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The Sun
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
New members appointed to National Council for Persons with Disabilities
PUTRAJAYA: Ten individuals have been appointed as new members of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (MKBOKU) to strengthen policy direction and initiatives for the PwD community. The appointments, effective until June 22, 2027, were announced by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) following the second MKBOKU meeting of 2025. The new members include eight representatives from the PwD community and two from the general public. 'They come from various backgrounds, including NGO committee members, retired civil servants, entrepreneurs, special education teachers, psychiatrists, and occupational therapy lecturers from public universities,' the ministry stated. The meeting reviewed the progress of the Persons with Disabilities Action Plan (PTOKU) and discussed monitoring mechanisms for related programmes. KPWKM also acknowledged the contributions of 10 outgoing members from the 2023–2025 term. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to upholding PwD rights as outlined in the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008. 'The mutual understanding between ministries, agencies, and individuals in this meeting is hoped to translate into impactful actions for the PwD community, particularly in education, employment, accessibility, technology, healthcare, and social protection,' the statement added. MKBOKU serves as the highest platform for PwD policy coordination, advising the government on key issues affecting the community. – Bernama
Barnama
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
10 Appointed As New Members Of National Council For Persons With Disabilities
PUTRAJAYA, July 23 (Bernama) -- Ten individuals have been appointed as new members of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (MKBOKU) to strengthen policy direction and implementation of initiatives related to the persons with disabilities (PwD) community. The appointments, effective today until June 22, 2027, were announced in a statement by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) following the second MKBOKU meeting of 2025, chaired by KPWKM Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, here today. The new line-up comprises eight individuals representing the PwD community and two from the general public. 'They come from various backgrounds, including non-governmental organisation (NGO) committee members, retired civil servants, entrepreneurs, special education teachers, psychiatrists and occupational therapy lecturers from public universities,' the statement said. The meeting also took note of the progress of the Persons with Disabilities Action Plan (PTOKU) and discussed suitable monitoring and reporting mechanisms for various programmes under the action plan. KPWKM said the council also celebrated the 10 outgoing MKBOKU members from the 2023 - 2025 term, as a token of appreciation for their contributions and commitment during their tenure. In the same statement, the ministry stated that the Social Welfare Department remains committed to ensuring that MKBOKU continues to serve as a symbol of the government's dedication to upholding the rights and dignity of the PwD community, as outlined in the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008. 'The mutual understanding between ministries, agencies, and individuals in this meeting is hoped to translate into impactful actions for the PwD community, particularly in education, employment, physical accessibility, technology, healthcare and social protection,' the statement added. The MKBOKU meeting is the highest platform for matters related to PwD policy and affairs and plays a strategic role in coordinating and advising the government on key issues involving the PwD community across ministries, departments and agencies.
