Budget 2023: Malaysian paraplegic calls for better assistance for OKUs


Tang feels more should be done for the disabled community. Photo: Dr Billy Tang

Following Budget 2023, Malaysian paraplegic and founder of social enterprise PWD Smart FarmAbility Dr Billy Tang feels that more can be done to effectively improve the lives of wheelchair-users and the OKU (Orang Kurang Upaya) community.

Among the benefits announced yesterday (Oct 7) were RM1.2bil for OKUs for chronic patient care aid, allowance for those unable to work and allowance for disabled workers. Additionally, a RM10mil allocation in the form of ehailing services travel vouchers was also announced.

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