WE would like to inform Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Women, Family and Community Development Minister, that we welcome the recent appointment of new members from communities of persons with disabilities (PwD) to the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (MKBOKU) for the 2025-2027 term. This reflects her commitment to the principle “Nothing About Us Without Us” as a cornerstone of inclusive policy-making.
While we commend this progress, the need for urgent reform remains. The long-overdue review and strengthening of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 must be prioritised. Currently, the Act lacks legal enforceability, rendering many of its provisions aspirational rather than mandatory.
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