Malaysia Independent Living Association For Disabled - MILAD 大马残障自立协会

25/11/2025

为迎接 国际残障人士日，大马残障自立协会（MILAD）联合雪州中医狮子会及7个残障团体，举办一场以 “色彩·共融·未来” 为主题的儿童绘画与填色比赛 🎨✨

我们希望透过艺术，引导孩子认识社会的多元性，并用最纯真的创意表达对友善与共融的想象。

👧🧒 开放给 12 岁及以下儿童参加！
📅 报名截止：11 月 26 日（明天）
📍 活动地点：KL Gateway Mall
🕐 报到时间：11 月 30 日（星期日）下午 1pm
🏆 评审将从创意、色彩、主题契合度与整体感染力进行评分
🎁 冠军、亚军、季军将获得丰厚奖品及 MILAD 荣誉证书
📜 所有入围作品都将获得参与证书，并于国际残障人士日公开展出！

📲 马上 WhatsApp 报名：019-384 8440
名额有限，赶快行动，让孩子的想象力亮起来！ 🌈✨

22/11/2025

At MILAD we welcome the government’s intent to assess fitness in public service hiring, but we must emphasize one crucial thing: this must not become a barrier for persons with disabilities (OKU).
According to Free Malaysia Today, disability rights groups are raising strong concerns that the proposed national fitness test is too “one-size-fits-all.” This is not just a small technicality, it’s about fairness, accessibility, and the right to dignity.

Here are our key concerns:
1. Diverse Disabilities, Diverse Needs
Disabilities are not monolithic. Physical fitness means very different things for someone who is wheelchair-bound, someone with a visual impairment, and someone with a neurological condition. A universal fitness test risks systematically excluding qualified candidates who simply don’t conform to traditional physical norms.

2. Meaningful Engagement Is Vital
As Senator Ras Adiba Radzi has urged, NGOs and “those working with or representing the disabled” must be at the table. We strongly call on Putrajaya to engage with disability-led organisations when designing the test — not just inform us afterward.

3. Quota Is Not Enough Without Protection
While it’s positive that civil service schemes like PTD are now open to OKU candidates for the first time. That’s a step forward. But representation alone isn’t enough. Without legal protections and reasonable accommodations, even a “fair test” can become a form of exclusion. Civil society has long urged for stronger legal protections against discrimination in hiring.

4. Discrimination Risk Is Real
Experts have previously warned that linking things like BMI or physical benchmarks to job performance can be discriminatory. If a "fitness test" is implemented poorly, it could penalize candidates for their bodies rather than assess their actual ability to perform job functions.

Our Call to Action
• Inclusive Design: We demand that the government co-designs the fitness test with disability groups so that it actually measures “fitness for work,” not just physical strength.
• Reasonable Accommodation: There must be mechanisms that allow for reasonable adjustments in the test for different disability types.
• Transparent Criteria: Clearly defined, published, and validated standards for what “passing” the fitness test means — so all candidates know what to expect.
• Monitoring & Review: After implementation, the government should monitor the outcomes (who passes, who fails) and review any discriminatory effects.

We believe in the potential of every person with a disability, to serve, to contribute, and to do meaningful work in the civil service. But to do that, the government’s policies must be built on respect, equity, and understanding. A fitness test can be a tool for inclusion, only if done right.

They warn that a ‘one size fits all’ test will not do and urge the government to engage with those working with or representing the disabled.

18/11/2025

Inclusive Darts Workshop @ MILAD ll 18 November 2025 | 11am – 3pm

Today, our community witnessed something truly special.

In a simple room at Malaysia Independent Living Association For Disabled - MILAD 大马残障自立协会 , 10 OKU participants gathered around a dartboard, not just to learn a game, but to reclaim a space of confidence, joy, and connection. With the warm guidance of our trainers from the Malaysia International Darts Organization, Tengku Shah and Grayce Looi, every moment was filled with patience, encouragement, and genuine care.

What started as a small workshop became a powerful reminder of why inclusive spaces matter. Each throw, each cheer, each moment of “You can do it!” created a circle of support where everyone was seen, heard, and uplifted.

For some, it was their first time trying darts. For others, it was a chance to challenge their limits. But for all six participants, it became a moment to shine. Their focus, laughter, and determination filled the room with an energy that inspired everyone present.

Workshops like this aren’t just activities, they’re bridges.
Bridges that connect us across abilities.
Bridges that show what’s possible when a community stands together.
Bridges that remind us that inclusion isn’t just a theme; it’s a practice.

A heartfelt thank you to Tengku Shah, Grayce Looi, and the Malaysia International Darts Organization for championing this inclusive effort. And to our participants, you remind us every day what courage and community spirit look like.

Here’s to more inclusive programs, more shared experiences, and more spaces where every person gets to thrive. 💙🎯

03/11/2025

Pada 26 Ogos 2025, satu detik bersejarah tercipta apabila tiga institusi dari Malaysia dan Indonesia bersatu dalam semangat inklusif dan persaudaraan serantau:

🤝 Stikom Cipta Karya Informatika (STIKOM CKI), Indonesia
🤝 Forum Lembaga Pelatihan Vokasi Indonesia (Forlat Vokasi), Indonesia
🤝 Malaysia Independent Living Association For Disabled - MILAD 大马残障自立协会 (MILAD), Malaysia

💫 Majlis Menandatangani Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) ini bukan sekadar pertukaran dokumen, ia menandakan permulaan sebuah perjalanan bersama untuk memperkukuh pendidikan vokasional inklusif, audit aksesibiliti, dan pembangunan kapasiti komuniti orang kelainan upaya (OKU) di rantau ini.

Dari ucapan yang penuh semangat hingga tayangan video yang menyentuh hati, setiap momen dalam majlis ini mengingatkan kita bahawa pendidikan dan aksesibiliti bukan hak istimewa, tetapi hak semua manusia.

🌱 Melalui kerjasama tiga hala ini, kita melangkah lebih jauh, membina jambatan pengetahuan, kepercayaan, dan sokongan merentas sempadan negara.

✨ Bersama, kita wujudkan rantau yang benar-benar inklusif.
✨ Bersama, kita jadikan "Education for All, Accessibility for All" satu realiti, bukan sekadar slogan.

Mari teruskan kolaborasi ini, membuka lebih banyak ruang untuk pembelajaran, peluang, dan perubahan yang menyeluruh bagi komuniti OKU di Asia Tenggara.

02/11/2025

31/10/2025

“Tiada yang mustahil apabila kita saling memahami dan menyokong.”

Antara 20 hingga 24 Oktober 2025, barisan AJK dan Peer Counselors daripada
🤝 ILC Malaysia Independent Living Association For Disabled - MILAD 大马残障自立协会
🤝 Penang Independent Living Association of the Disabled (PILAD)
🤝 ILC Melaka
telah berkumpul secara maya melalui Zoom untuk satu tujuan yang sama, memperkukuh semangat kehidupan berdikari.

💻 Bengkel TOT (Training of Trainers) Pengurusan Pusat Kehidupan Berdikari & Team Building Maya bukan sekadar sesi latihan. Ia menjadi ruang perkongsian jiwa dan pengalaman, di mana setiap peserta saling menguatkan dengan semangat inklusif, empati, dan kepimpinan yang bermaruah.

Selama lima hari, kami bukan sahaja belajar tentang model sosial ketidakupayaan dan pengurusan ILC, kami juga belajar tentang erti sebenar kebersamaan.

Inilah sebahagian daripada perkongsian peserta kami 💬👇
💬 “Bengkel ini membantu saya menambah pengetahuan dan meningkatkan kemahiran dalam mengurus operasi Pusat Kehidupan Berdikari.”

💬 “Saya amat berpuas hati kerana banyak pendedahan baharu dan kerjasama pasukan yang memperkukuh peranan ILC.”

Daripada setiap perbincangan, senyuman, dan aktiviti maya, terbit keyakinan bahawa apabila kita bergerak bersama, tiada batas untuk berdikari dan bermaruah.

25/10/2025

The MILAD Sports Carnival 2025 was a day of courage, friendship, and community spirit! 💪💙

A total of 108 participants with disabilities joined us in this year’s event， showcasing not only their athletic skills but also the power of inclusion through sports.

We were honoured to have YB , Minister of Youth and Sports, officiate the event and share an inspiring message on how sports unite communities and break all boundaries.

Our heartfelt thanks to:
🏅 YB Hannah Yeoh for her unwavering support and contribution
🏅 YB , Minister of Digital & MP for Damansara, and the Selangor MB’s Office for their generous sponsorships
🏅 Our co-organisers: ， Persatuan Boccia Malaysia, and Persatuan Xiangqi Kuala Lumpur 吉隆坡象棋公会
🏅 All volunteers, participants, partners, and media friends who helped make this event a success

This year’s carnival featured Boccia, Chess, Xiangqi, Wheelchair Challenge, and our newest addition， Darts, which we hope to see represented internationally one day! 🎯

Thank you for believing in inclusion through sports. Together, we’ll continue to empower persons with disabilities to lead active, connected, and independent lives.

23/10/2025

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22/10/2025

💛 The MILAD Quarterly Newsletter (Oct–Dec 2025) is out now!

This issue is filled with stories that capture the spirit of our community:resilience, kindness, and the shared journey toward inclusion.

🇲🇾 We celebrated Merdeka Inclusion Day 2025, where persons with disabilities showcased their talents and voices in a two-day event that reminded us: independence means little without inclusion.

🌿 We continue our tradition of care through the monthly Free TCM Clinic by the Selangor TCM Lions Club — healing not just bodies, but hearts.

💇‍♂️ Acts of kindness shine through volunteers like Mr. Frankie, who offers free haircuts, and partners like Atomy Kepong Centre, whose donation of hygiene kits supports daily well-being.

🌏 We also welcomed a special visitor from Japan, Mr. Kiyofumi Sakanashi, who shared thoughtful reflections on disability welfare and inclusion across borders — reminding us that solidarity knows no boundaries.

Each page of this issue celebrates what MILAD stands for: community, dignity, and the belief that everyone deserves to live freely and fully.

📖 Read the full newsletter here:https://www.miladmalaysia.org/_files/ugd/a0fb59_99b167e2303e4d3882803775c34535c0.pdf

20/10/2025

As the Festival of Lights brightens homes and hearts,
we’re reminded of the power of light, to guide, to heal, and to include.

This Deepavali, let us continue to shine the light of understanding and compassion, embracing a world where everyone belongs and every ability is valued.

From all of us at the Malaysia Independent Living Association for Disabled (MILAD),
Wishing you a joyous and meaningful Deepavali 2025!

17/10/2025

We’re calling for passionate volunteers to join us this Sunday, October 19 at the MILAD Sports Carnival! 💪

Help us make the day fun and inclusive by supporting:
🏅 Registration
🧭 Guiding participants
🎯 Assisting in games: Boccia, Wheelchair Challenge, Dart, Chess & Xiang Qi
💬 General event support

No experience needed, just bring your energy and smile! 💛

📅 Date: October 19, Sunday
🕢 Time: 7:30AM – 5:00PM
📍 Venue: SS3/14 Multipurpose Hall, Petaling Jaya

Please WA 0193848440.
Let’s celebrate ability, support inclusion, and make sports for all possible! 🤝