The Malaysian Bar welcomes the affirmative response by the police to our proposal to include a declaration of orang kurang upaya (OKU or people with disabilities) status in police reports made by complainants.
This initiative, led by the Bar Council committee on people with disabilities, aims to enable the police to collect accurate and disaggregated data on the number of individuals with disabilities lodging police reports.
Through the inclusion of the OKU status – based on information derived from a complainant’s identification details – the police will be better positioned to adopt a more inclusive and needs-sensitive approach during the investigation and follow-up processes.
We are pleased to note that the police have confirmed that their existing Integrated Police Reporting System (“iPRS”) already supports the recording of such information. The police have assured the Malaysian Bar that counter officers at police stations will now actively indicate a complainant’s OKU status when reports are lodged.
This marks a progressive step towards a more inclusive policing system, and aligns with the principles of equality and non-discrimination enshrined in the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which Malaysia has ratified.
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The Malaysian Bar views this development as a significant milestone in promoting equal access to justice for the OKU community. It also reflects a shared commitment between civil society and law enforcement agencies to uphold the dignity and rights of all people, regardless of ability.
We take this opportunity to thank the police for their receptiveness and cooperation, and encourage all members of the OKU community to assert their rights and utilise this improved mechanism. – Malaysian Bar
Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab is the president of the Malaysian Bar.
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