COMMENT | Move beyond sugar-coating labels for disabled group

The OKU Rights Matter Project et alPublished: May 6, 2024 2:32 AM | Updated: May 6, 2024 4:47 AM

COMMENT | Senator Isaiah Jacob,

We, members of the disabled community that includes disability advocates, disability rights activists, care partners and allies, are profoundly disappointed by your recent remarks and stance in a profile interview with Malaysiakini published on April 22 - that was raised, on May 1, for the attention of the disabled community.

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