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MATEC Web of Conferences
Volume 15, 2014
Building Surveying, Facilities Management and Engineering Conference (BSFMEC 2014)
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| Article Number | 01019 | |
| Number of page(s) | 7 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20141501019 | |
| Published online | 19 August 2014 | |
Malaysian Scenario on Access and Facilities for Persons with Disabilities: A literature review
Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Physical barriers may hamper persons with disabilities (PWDs) movement in built environment. The needs of physical barrier- free environment are internationally acknowledged. This study explores the Malaysian scenario on access and facilities for PWDs by reviewing relevant legislation and guidelines, and literatures that examined the access and facilities provided in public buildings. This study identifies that Malaysia has plays its roles by establishing the relevant acts and legislation on PWDs needs and requirements. Nevertheless, previous studies on PWDs in Malaysia, demonstrated that there are still lacking on the implementation of the practice towards the acts and legislations. This study suggests that the application of the acts and legislation should be comprehensive covering all types of public buildings in Malaysia. In addition, enforcement by the local authorities and government agencies is crucial in order to successfully creating a barrier-free environment for all.
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