According to the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 (Malaysia), “PWDs include individuals with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, when interacting with various barriers, may restrict their full and effective participation in society.” The Government does not marginalize the PWD community and has provided a range of services to support this group. There are 7 categories of PWDs considered for registration purposes, namely:

• Hearing Impairment
• Speech Impairment
• Visual Impairment
• Physical Impairment
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Disabilities
• Multiple Disabilities

The ministries and agencies offering these services are primarily under the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) and its departments such as the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Additional support is also provided by the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR/MOHR – formerly MOHR) and MOHR, particularly in employment-related initiatives. The services available include PWD registration, job coach programs, Disability Equality Training (DET/DET), applications and status checks for PWD registration, and access to employment opportunities for PWDs.