MBPJ to enforce disabled-friendly ruling soon

Barrier-free premises: Under Section 34A of the Uniform Building By-law, there is a clause making it mandatory for all public buildings in Malaysia to provide facilities for disabled persons. - filepic

OWNERS of shops and budget hotels in Petaling Jaya will soon be required to make their premises disabled-friendly, in accordance with the Petaling Jaya City Council’s (MBPJ) move towards a barrier-free city.

The local authority is currently in the midst of sending out letters to all owners this month to make them aware of the requirement.