Punish discrimination of the disable, group says Persons With Disabilities Act 2008 should be amended to punish discrimination. Punish discrimination of the disable, group says
Read More »The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) claims that persons with disab…
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) claims that persons with disabilities in Malaysia are still being deprived of their rights: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282336 It said this in a statement in conjunction with the International Persons with Disabilities’ Day today. “In Malaysia, …
Read More »The government has been urged to repeal the Destitute Persons Act (DPA) 1977 as…
The government has been urged to repeal the Destitute Persons Act (DPA) 1977 as the Act is irrelevant and does not safeguard the homeless' welfare. Laywers for Liberty coordinator Michelle Yesudas said that the Act criminalises homelessness, and allows the authorities to detain anyone dressed s …
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