Disabled still have little access to amenities, study finds

PETALING JAYA: Close to three quarters of public premises are rated three stars and below, with some requirements not up to Malaysian standards, an audit of accessibility for people with disabilities (OKU) conducted over 11 years has found.

The wide-ranging Accessibility Audit Study, gathered from 2011 to 2022, covered public, commercial, institutional and religious premises, recreational parks as well as outdoor, transportation and health facilities.