Ratifikasi Konvensyen Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu terhadap Hak Orang Kurang Upaya: Implikasi dan Realiti dari Dimensi Perundangan dan Kesamarataan

Abstract

Issues related to the disabled right in the country continue to attract criticism and debate, as implementation is very slow and weak. The disabled have the right to live like other normal people, which includes protection in times of danger and emergency. One of the important mechanism for the care of the disabled is through legal means. The government has signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) as part of its efforts to empower and protect this minority group. As such, the government has taken the initiative to enact the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 and ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2010 as one of the government’s commitments in complying with international human rights conventions as long these do not against the Federal Constitution. This article aims to uncover and analyse the legal provisions in Malaysia relating to the disabled and their right to live, as stated in the Federal Constitution and relevant legal provisions. In essence, this shows that Malaysia, as a member of the UN, is bound to adopt international laws and treaties on human rights if these do not violate local norms and values. At the end of the discussion, some ideas are presented as solutions for the government to improve the issue of disabled persons so that in the eyes of the world, Malaysia will be recognized as one of the countries that cares for and defends its disabled, in line with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2008.

Exploring the barriers and expectations towards health care services among parents/caretakers of people with intellectual disability in Kuantan, Malaysia: A qualitative study

“…[ 5 ] Thus, “Akta Orang Kurang Upaya 2008” was enacted to increase health access for this demographic, and it stipulated that those with disabilities should have equal access to healthcare services. [ 9 ] In most studies, the authors highlighted the importance of having a positive relationship between parents or caretakers of people with IDs and healthcare professionals as a key factor in positive healthcare experiences and outcomes. [ 4 5 , 10 11 ] The parents or caretakers of children with IDs preferred healthcare workers to communicate directly with their children rather than talk to them during the treatment; however, they claimed that it is hard to find this type of communication in every health institution.…”

Astronomy Education for the Persons with Disability: A Systematic Literature Review

“…Besides, the National Planetarium complex is already a household name among school students and the general public who wish to know and learn the field of space science. However, based on the research findings obtained by the researcher through observation of previous studies, there are not many research which involve groups of disabled persons in the area of astronomy and matters related to it in this country based on the following discussion:4.1 DEFINITION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY (PWD)According toAzmi & Mat Basir et al (2020), person with disability in general is defined as someone who has an impairment from the mental, physical and other point of view. In the United Nations Convention (UN) on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, it is stated that persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.…”

“…| Miami | v.18.n.9 | p.1-32 | e06392 | 2024.11 Rights of People with Disabilities and as a fulfilment of her international obligation. This Act was drafted in accordance with local norms, containing 46 provisions that outline the registration, protection, rehabilitation, development and well-being of people with disabilities, the establishment of a National Council for Disabled People and other related matters(Azmi & Mat Basir, 2020).Referring to the preamble of the Akta Orang Kurang Upaya 2008, this act was enacted as an accessibility provision for people with disabilities to the physical, social, economic and cultural environment, health and education as well as to information and communication and to enable their full and effective participation in society. Indirectly, this can provide the same rights and opportunities to disabled people, just like to others in the community.…”