Between uneven pavements, dotted potholes, and ramps for wheelchair users remaining a rare sight, Kuala Lumpur is not exactly the friendliest city for people with
As Amanda Kong enters an e-hailing car, wearing dark sunglasses and carrying a white cane, drivers have spontaneously asked if she is a “masseur,” a
Everyone has hopes and dreams, but they also have unexpected roadblocks and obstacles in life. According to 2022 data from the Social Welfare Department, there
In Malaysia, the issues surrounding disability and the well-being of individuals with disabilities, often referred to as Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU), or Persons With Disabilities
As we reach the halfway point of 2023, it’s remarkable how time seems to slip away. This year has been a rollercoaster ride, with its
In 1998, Ng Kui Choo, a lecturer, was expecting her fourth child while juggling her doctoral studies[1]. With three children in tow, the high-achieving mother
Born in Kuala Lumpur, Lim Anuar is known as an illustrator, artist and designer. Having been born deaf, he completed his early education at the
The word ‘deaf’ is commonly associated with hearing loss or the state of someone’s audiological abilities. But deaf with a capital D or Deaf refers
Suffering from or experiencing visual loss can easily affect the quality of one’s life. According to the World Health Organisation, around 1 billion people have
Dr Anthony Alexander Chong Vee Yee made the headlines in 2021 when he conferred a doctorate (PhD) in anthropology and sociology from Universiti Malaya (UM)[1].