AID, WELFARE AND ASSISTANCE
Tax relief is provided to individuals with disabilities (OKUs) or taxpayers supporting OKU dependents. It aims to ease the financial burden of this group in Malaysia. Categories of OKU tax relief include: OKU Individual If the taxpayer is a registered OKU Relief : Additional RM6,000 OKU Spouse If the spouse is a OKU and unemployed Relief : Additional RM5,000 OKU Child (under 18 years) Relief : RM6,000 OKU Child (in higher education, 18 years and above, unmarried) Relief : Additional RM8,000 Basic supporting equipment for OKUs Purchase of assistive devices (wheelchair, hearing aids, etc.) for self/spouse/child or parents Relief : RM6,000 Treatment for children with learning disabilities Includes: Diagnostic assessments for learning disabilities Early intervention programs Rehabilitation treatments Relief : Up to RM4,000 (capped) Ensure you keep purchase receipts and always check the latest annual tax relief list.
A program under the Department of Women’s Development, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, designed to help single mothers gain knowledge, become self-reliant, and enhance their potential to overcome challenges. Program details: Three main modules: Legal Skills Module Financial Management Personal Development Collaborating partners: Persatuan Peguam Syarie Malaysia (PGSM) Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) Pusat Psikologi Jiwa Damai Categories of single mothers under KasihnITa: Women as heads of households: Widowed or divorced/separated with unmarried children in the same household Married but with a husband who is ill and unable to work, with unmarried children in the same household Never married but with children (adopted or illegitimate children)
An online portal developed to achieve the objectives of the National Senior Citizens Policy, providing an effective and integrated service delivery system. Main functions of the portal: Career module Lifelong learning module Advocacy module Community services module
Accessible public transport in Malaysia is provided to ensure safe, convenient, and inclusive mobility for Persons with Disabilities (OKU). These facilities cover buses, trains, and special services suitable for wheelchair users, as well as those with visual, hearing, and other special needs. Among the facilities provided include: MRT, LRT, Monorel – RapidKL Free fares for OKU under the OKU Smile Programme KTM Komuter 50% discount on fares for OKU Card holders. For now, this discount facility can only be obtained through purchases at the counter. RapidKL and GoKL Buses (Federal Territory) Users of Prasarana services may use the OKU Smile Card Low-floor buses suitable for wheelchair users Designated wheelchair spaces available on board
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) provides several special facilities for Persons with Disabilities (OKU) to encourage independence and mobility. Facilities offered to OKU include: Reduced driving licence fees (Class A/A1) Registered OKU (with JKM OKU Card) may apply for nominal fees when obtaining a driving licence. Vehicle Categories: A : Motorcycle for OKU A1 : Car for OKU This includes: Learner’s Driving Licence (LDL) Probationary Driving Licence (PDL) Competent Driving Licence (CDL) Application for Vehicle Stickers for Persons with Physical Disabilities (OKU) Eligibility requirements: Physically disabled (wheelchair user) Must be driving the vehicle Owns a modified vehicle that has been registered as a Disabled Person’s Vehicle Road Tax Exemption for OKU Vehicles Registered Persons with Disabilities (OKU) may apply for a 100% road tax exemption for one vehicle registered under their own name, or under their parents’/guardian’s name (if the OKU is underage). Exemption is limited to one vehicle at a time: 1 motorcar 1 motorcycle This does not include vehicles that have been modified for Persons with Disabilities and registered as Disabled Person’s Vehicle (KOC) with usage code IA.
Among the special facilities provided for Persons with Disabilities (OKU) in public buildings are: OKU parking bays Special counters / dedicated OKU lanes OKU-friendly lifts Accessible toilets for OKU Barrier-free pathways (including tactile paving and ramps)
As a senior citizen, you can enjoy various privileges such as discounted transportation fares and entrance tickets to public places. Transportation Discounts RapidKL Senior Citizen Concession Card 50% discount on travel via: LRT MRT Monorail Rapid KL buses Initial registration fee: RM15 Registration required at Rapid KL counters or through the MyRapid Concession Card system. KTMB Concession Ticket 50% discount on concession fares Valid for: KTM Komuter ETS (Electric Train Service) Registration required for the KTM i-Card Senior Citizen Concession Card , available at ticket counters or through the KITS application/portal. Other Facilities for Senior Citizens Passport Fee Discount Senior citizens only pay RM100 for passport application/renewal. Discounted Entrance Fees to Public Recreation Centres Examples: Museums, Zoo, Theme Parks, National Science Centre