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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has kept a drawing gifted by a special needs child during a recent Temu Anwar engagement session in Negri Sembilan, describing it as a cherished personal keepsake.
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Indigenous and disabled voters in Jelebu's Pertang constituency showed remarkable commitment, overcoming physical challenges and age-related difficulties to participate in Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election.
A 68-year-old woman with disabilities rode her three-wheeled motorcycle through drizzle to Benteng Ampangan, fulfilling her lifelong dream of meeting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a campaign visit to Negeri Sembilan.
Sabah police arrested a 66-year-old man in Tawau on suspicion of raping a 15-year-old girl with disabilities. He has been remanded for seven days pending investigation.
Visually impaired Malaysian teenagers are breaking barriers through music, with students like Natalia Lee and the Setapak Ukulele Crew proving that disability need not limit artistic potential or career prospects.
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Malaysia's government is implementing tougher legal measures to combat misuse of disabled parking spaces, with standardized enforcement powers across local authorities and provisions for maximum penalties and vehicle towing.
An Austrian wheelchair user is pursuing legal action against his government at the European Court of Human Rights, arguing that insufficient climate policies are violating his fundamental rights during extreme heat events.