Kuala lumpur: The government is intensifying efforts to establish a more robust legal framework to tackle the misuse of parking spaces designated for individuals with disabilities. This initiative, aimed at standardizing enforcement across the nation, involves developing new guidelines, orders, and by-laws.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu announced that the Transport Ministry, in collaboration with the Housing and Local Government Ministry, received approval for this initiative during the National Council for Local Government meeting held on August 20, 2025. This endorsement empowers local councils with standardized legal authority, facilitating more decisive enforcement actions against violators.
The deputy minister emphasized that enforcement measures would now be more assertive, including imposing maximum penalties and mandating vehicle towing for violations. She made these remarks during the Dewan Rakyat session while addressing the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) 2024 Financial Report.
In parallel, Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang addressed land-related issues concerning the Orang Asli community. She explained that the Department of Orang Asli Development is working collaboratively with state authorities to address land matters and is refining amendments to the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 (Act 134). These amendments focus on revising definitions, recognizing customary councils, and improving provisions related to education and marriage registration.
Datuk Rubiah highlighted that the proposed policy amendments would soon be finalized at the ministry level before submission to the Cabinet for approval, ensuring alignment with existing legislation.
Meanwhile, the Education Ministry (MOE) is committed to enhancing safety in schools. Deputy Minister Wong Kah Woh, speaking on behalf of the MOE, detailed the establishment of a Special Committee on Education Institution Safety Reform. This committee includes various stakeholders, such as MOE officials, experts, and representatives from UNICEF and the National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP), working together to bolster safety standards in educational institutions.
Deputy Minister Wong also noted the ongoing restructuring of the Reproductive and Psychosocial Health Education (PEERS) component within the 2027 School Curriculum. This restructuring aims to provide a comprehensive approach to health literacy, personal hygiene, and safety awareness, tailored to students' developmental stages.