PETALING JAYA: A group championing rights for the disabled is calling for the review of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 and other relevant laws. The group, Harapan OKU, also called for the establishment of a "Commission for Disability Inclusion", which has enforcement powers, as well as the enactment of a "Disability Discrimination Act". They added that a new law and the establishment of a commission should be within the purview of the Prime Minister's Department. "Your leadership is the very driving force needed in transforming this nation forward and in achieving full equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in this country," said Harapan OKU. Harapan OKU added that by 2040, people with disabilities and older persons would make up 34% of the population.

Source: The Star May 29, 2018 06:45 UTC