Ras Adiba asks govt to pick another date for Malaysia Batik Day


KUALA LUMPUR: The government should consider changing the date of Malaysia Batik Day from Dec 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) is also celebrated on that date, says Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi (pic).

The OKU Sentral president, who represents PwDs in the Senate, said the community wanted the government to pay attention and take into account the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is celebrated each year around the world on Dec 3.

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