Institutions for Persons with Disabilities (OKUs) refer to shelters, care centers, and rehabilitation facilities established for individuals with disabilities who require continuous support in their daily lives.
Main Objectives:
- Provide protection and care for OKUs without caregivers or who are unable to live independently
- Provide rehabilitation so OKUs can achieve the highest possible level of independence
- Reduce dependency of OKUs on others
There are 10 institutions under JKM:
- 7 Taman Sinar Harapan institutions
- 2 Bengkel Daya institutions
- 1 training institution – Industrial Training and Rehabilitation Centre (PLPP) Bangi
These institutions are directly managed by the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) under the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM).
Updated date: 13/3/2026
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