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

19/10/2026

14/10/2026

More Than Financial Aid: Supporting Persons with Disabilities and Their Families

The increase in financial assistance for persons with disabilities (OKU) under Budget 2027 is a welcome step. Every additional ringgit matters to families who manage the daily realities of disability and caregiving.

But we must also recognise that the cost of care goes far beyond the monthly allowance.

Adult diapers, medication, special nutrition, assistive devices, transportation and personal assistance are ongoing expenses. For families caring for bedridden loved ones, these costs can quickly add up, placing considerable pressure on household finances and family caregivers.
As highlighted by MILAD President Sia Siew Chin in The Star, the proposed increase in monthly assistance for bedridden persons with disabilities and chronically ill patients, from RM500 to RM600, is helpful. However, MILAD had proposed RM800 per month to provide more meaningful relief to families.

Beyond financial assistance, we must also look at how our support systems can enable persons with disabilities to live with dignity, participate in their communities and make choices about their own lives.

This means strengthening accessible public spaces and transportation, expanding access to personal assistance and assistive devices, and creating more inclusive education and employment opportunities. It also means recognising and supporting family caregivers, whose contributions are often overlooked.

Disability support should not be measured by the amount of aid alone, but by whether people with disabilities and their families can live with dignity, security and greater independence.

As Malaysia moves forward, we hope that policies and allocations will continue to respond to the lived realities of the OKU community — with regular reviews that keep pace with the rising cost of living and the diverse needs of individuals and families.

An inclusive society is one where no person with a disability, and no family caring for them, is left to carry the burden alone.

While increase in monthly allowances for persons with disabilities help, more support is needed to meet caregiving needs.

11/10/2026

🏆KARNIVAL SUKAN OKU MILAD 2026 🏆

Karnival Sukan OKU MILAD kembali lagi pada 25 Oktober 2026 (Ahad)! 🎉

📅 Tarikh: 25/10/2026 (Ahad)
⏰ Masa: 9.00 pagi – 5.00 petang
📍 Tempat: Dewan Serbaguna SS3/14, Petaling Jaya

Pelbagai acara sukan menarik akan diadakan bagi memberi peluang kepada rakan-rakan OKU untuk bersukan, berinteraksi, mengeratkan hubungan persahabatan serta menikmati keseronokan bersukan bersama-sama! 💪😊

Kami mengalu-alukan penyertaan semua OKU. Marilah kita bersama-sama memeriahkan karnival ini dan memberikan sokongan serta semangat kepada para peserta! ❤️

Jom bersukan bersama, cipta kenangan indah dan raikan semangat kesukanan serta keterangkuman! 🎊

🏅 ACARA SUKAN & PAUTAN PENDAFTARAN
♟️ Xiang Qi : https://forms.gle/HusyxjYz9djxSacGA
🔴 Boccia: https://forms.gle/S9AQWw1eUYjVjTC5A
🎯 Dart Para (Para Darts): https://forms.gle/aPVffk6RZWpAGWc29
♟️ Catur Antarabangsa (Chess): https://bit.ly/47L9lUx

🌟 Sukan Untuk Semua, Kegembiraan Bersama! 🌟
Anjuran: Malaysia Independent Living Association for Disabled (MILAD)

10/10/2026

从福利援助，到全面支持：让残障人士有尊严地自主生活。

在2027年财政预算案中，我们欢迎政府调高多项残障人士（OKU）的援助金与津贴。这是一个正面的开始，也体现了社会对残障人士及其家庭需要的关注。

然而，援助金的增加只是起点，真正的改变，需要更全面的支持体系。

对于长期卧床的残障人士及慢性病患者家庭，每月的照护开销涵盖成人尿片、药物、特殊营养品、医疗耗材与交通费用。每一笔支出，都是家庭日复一日必须面对的现实。

因此，MILAD 建议将每月照顾援助金从 RM600 进一步提高至 RM800，并为家庭照护者提供培训、喘息服务及社会保障，让照护责任不再只是家庭独自承担的重担。

与此同时，我们也呼吁政府持续优化在职残障人士津贴（EPOKU）及特殊教育学生津贴（EMBPK），并同步加强无障碍设施、融合教育与就业支持。

我们相信，残障人士不应只是福利政策的受惠者，更是拥有能力、选择权与社会参与权的公民。

真正的独立生活，不只是有经济援助，更是有机会工作、学习、出行、参与社会，并自主决定自己的人生。

我们期待未来的残障政策，能够从单一的福利援助，迈向涵盖经济保障、无障碍环境、教育、就业、照护及社区参与的全面支持体系。

因为每个人都值得有尊严地生活，而不是仅仅为了生存而努力。

让我们一起推动一个更包容、更无障碍，也更尊重每个人选择权的社会。

（吉隆坡9日讯）大马残障自立协会（MILAD）今日连同爱特儿特殊协会发表联合文告，对2027年财政预算案中针对残障人士（OKU）的多项福利调整表示欢迎，同时呼吁政府未来制定残障政策时，应从“单纯福利援助”转向“全面的.....

30/09/2026

What an Incredible Weekend at the LaLaport Sports Carnival 2026! 🎯

From 26–27 September 2026, the LaLaport BUKIT BINTANG CITY CENTRE was alive with energy, intense focus, and incredible sportsmanship as the LaLaport Darts Challenge took center stage!

We at MILAD are immensely proud to have been part of this empowering event. It was truly inspiring to see participants of all backgrounds , from Men's and Women's Singles to Mixed Doubles and Para Singles, come together to showcase their precision, passion, and competitive spirit. A massive shoutout to all our talented players, passionate supporters, organizers Bumidart and Kelab Baling Damak, and everyone who dropped by to make this weekend unforgettable!

Are you a brand, organization, or changemaker passionate about inclusive sports and community empowerment? Partner with MILAD for our upcoming events and initiatives! Drop us a message or email us today to explore how we can create meaningful impact together.

26/09/2026

🌕🥮 A Mid-Autumn Festival of Giving and Togetherness

Mid-Autumn is a time for gathering — sharing mooncakes, sharing stories, and reminding ourselves that we are part of one community.

This year, the celebration became even more meaningful for MILAD as we received a RM10,000 contribution from Erica, Political Assistant to YB Gobind Singh Deo Singh Deo, on behalf of YB Gobind.

We are truly grateful for this thoughtful gesture and for the continued support towards our work with the OKU community.

But beyond the cheque, what stays with us is the spirit behind it: that every contribution can help create more opportunities for persons with disabilities to live with dignity, independence and belonging.

May this Mid-Autumn moon remind us that a community is strongest when we make space for everyone at the table. ❤️

Thank you, Erica and YB Gobind, for celebrating this season with us.

**Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from all of us at MILAD!** 🥮✨

25/09/2026

🌕🏮 The moon is round, the lanterns are glowing, and the mooncakes are ready.

It’s that time of the year again — when families gather, children run around with lanterns, friends share mooncakes, and neighbours bump into each other under the same bright moon.

Some of us celebrate with a big family dinner.
Some gather with friends.
Some simply enjoy a quiet evening with a cup of tea and a slice of mooncake.

However we celebrate, there is something special about Mid-Autumn Festival:

It brings people together.

And perhaps that is what we love most about celebrations， the little moments of being together, sharing what we have, and making sure nobody is left out of the fun.

So this year, as you carry your lantern, share a mooncake or look up at the moon, maybe make a little more room for someone else too. 🏮

Invite a neighbour.
Check in on a friend.
Help someone who might need an extra hand.
Share a little joy.

Because the moon doesn't choose who gets to enjoy its light.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from all of us at MILAD! 🌕✨

May your night be filled with good food, warm company, bright lanterns and plenty of reasons to smile.

19/09/2026

100 Wheelchair Moments ♿ l A MILAD Awareness Series

What looks like just one small step can become a serious barrier when you’re using a wheelchair.

Accessibility shouldn’t depend on someone having to ask for help, find another entrance, or figure out a workaround.

It should be there from the start.
Access should be built in, not added only when needed.

Because a place isn’t truly accessible just because most people can enter it.

16/09/2026

Selamat Hari Malaysia!

Malaysia is made up of many people, many stories, and many different ways of living.

On this Malaysia Day, let’s also remember that inclusion is part of nation-building.

For persons with disabilities, independence should not depend on whether a building has a ramp, whether public transport is accessible, or whether someone is willing to help.

A truly inclusive Malaysia is one where persons with disabilities can move freely, make their own choices, work, participate, and live in the community, with dignity and without unnecessary barriers.

Because Malaysia for all should mean all of us.

Selamat Hari Malaysia from MILAD.

Let’s keep building a Malaysia where everyone has the freedom to live independently and be part of the community.

12/09/2026

Thank You for Making Our Charity Luncheon a Success! ❤️

At Malaysia Independent Living Association For Disabled - MILAD 大马残障自立协会, our mission to champion independent living, accessibility, and equal opportunities relies heavily on the generosity of our community.

Our recent fundraising luncheon was more than just a gathering, it was a powerful testament to what we can achieve together. Every seat filled, every conversation shared, and every contribution directly fuels our ongoing programs and support systems for persons with disabilities.

Take a look back at the heart, energy, and community spirit captured on video during our fundraising day:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnpKO-IQZZA

To our incredible donors, partners, volunteers, and friends: thank you for standing by our side and investing in a more inclusive future. Your continuous support keeps our doors open and our mission moving forward! 🙏

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