Spirits soared as hundreds of supporters from all walks of life cheered for the six swimmers who swam 3.5km across the sea bearing the Kuala Lumpur 2017 torch to mark the countdown to the 29th SEA Games and the 9th Asean Para Sport…

With less than two weeks to go before the current MyRapid card ceases to function, only 35 per cent out of the estimated 300,000 holders of RapidKL cards have changed their cards and migrated to the new RapidKL Touch ‘n Go (TnG) platform…

MALAYSIAN illustrator and The One Academy graduate Vince Low does not let dyslexia stop him from living a normal life. His “Vince Low: Dyslexia Couldn’t Stop Me” publicity campaign which featured his trademark scribble portraits won him many awards and shot him to international fame…

While many may find it unimagi­na­ble to dive despite being visually-impaired, Steven Looi is living proof that it’s not impossible. He will be among 30 divers with disabilities who will help in marine conservation by planting corals in waters around Pulau Perhentian on July 20…

A barber is embracing the spirit of Syawal by offering free haircuts for the disabled. Relax Barber Shop, located in Jalan Datuk Isaacs, is making the offer as part of its contribution to society and as part of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration…

The visually impaired use a white cane to assist in mobility and navigation. But now, there is the smart cane device, an electronic travel aid, that they can look forward to. This device is fitted onto the top fold of the white cane and acts as an extension to the cane.

Raising children can be a challenging task for most parents, so surely it’s even more daunting for a disabled mother who has to struggle with her own disabilities while bringing up a child. This Mothers Day, three such women share their story with StarMetro.

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and in a few days, Malaysians join the rest of the world in celebrating Labour Day.

While the welfare of the millions of able-bodied workers around the world deserve our concern and care, let’s also spare a thought for People With Disabilities (PWD) who also need to work and earn a living like the rest of us.

The disabled in Malaysia are encouraged to work to boost their living standards and earn more government incentives, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim.

Who said people with disabilities can’t work? They’re just never given the opportunity to prove themselves! Here’s a list of amazing places in Malaysia that aim to give people with disabilities this opportunity.