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Fri, 03 Sep 2010
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Grants for the disabled
by Eva Yeong
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Shahrizat with some of the paralympic athletes. |
KUALA LUMPUR (July 25, 2010): Disabled people interesting in starting their own businesses can soon look forward to assistance from the governments in the form of grants.
Minister of Women, Family & Community Development Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said a large portion of disabled people are interested to get jobs or start their own businesses.
“A lot of them are able to be independent, it’s just that they need a little help,” she said, adding that the ministry will identify disabled people, especially those below the poverty line, to receive grants.
She said the ministry will also reduce the red tape for those who are interested and as part of Program 1Azam, the grants will also be for those who are already operating their own business.
She said accessibility, job opportunities and social enterprise are the three main areas to focus on in efforts to help the disabled.
Shahrizat, who was speaking at the DBKL Paralympics Carnival (KL Open 2010) closing ceremony today, said sports is a good way to boost the confidence of disabled people.
“In sports, aside from winning, what’s more important is sportsmanship,” she said, adding that one of the objectives of the event is to discover potential talent amongst participants.
Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) president Datuk Zainal Abu Zarin said sports is a good way to preserve self-worth and encouraged disabled people to participate as it is a good avenue to showcase their talent.
The carnival which was held yesterday attracted about 380 participants including MPC officers who participated in seven events, namely athletics, wheelchair basketball, football, badminton, cycling, rowing and boccia.
Sports Toto Malaysia Sdn Bhd communications manager Emily Tan said the carnival was a good way for its staff to get involved in community activities and hopes to make it a bigger event next year.
The company was the main sponsors the event.
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Updated: 05:51PM Sun, 25 Jul 2010
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