The OKU community faces more than just mobility and accessibility issues, but also on a systemic level.
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Hasbee said Siuman recently participated in the Universal Periodic Review where they brought up many gaps in access and protections for the OKU community. Multiple administrations have failed OKU, and we’re so invisiblised that no one really cares, or know enough to care. 1. Lack of representation in politics The lack of representation in politics means there’s no one to champion the rights of the OKU community. Someone needs to point out and challenge the systemic issues the community faces. Hasbee shared that former senator Ras Adiba Radzi used to be their voice.
An example brought up by Siuman was JKMPay which was introduced in April 2021 without consulting the OKU community that it’s supposed to benefit. The Cashless Assistance Payment Pilot Project provides beneficiaries with a JKMPay Cashless Card but they can only use it to purchase items at stores registered with Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad.
3. Discrimination in the workplace & educational institutions OKU with mental disorders are obliged to reveal their mental health status but are not protected from discrimination during employment. The Employment Act omitted discrimination protections for OKU in employment and pre-employment.
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