Malaysia Independent Living Association For Disabled - MILAD 大马残障自立协会

22/04/2026

MILAD continues to support persons with disabilities in accessing meaningful employment, because everyone deserves a fair chance to contribute and grow.

We’re highlighting Jaya Durga A/P Muralli, a fresh graduate in Bachelor of Education (Hons), majoring in Bahasa Melayu (UNITAR International University), who is currently seeking job opportunities.

What she brings:
• Teaching experience with special education students with visual impairments
• Practical experience as a trainee teacher at a secondary school in Klang
• Strong multilingual ability (Tamil, Malay, English)
• Digital skills including Microsoft Office, social media management, and use of assistive technology (NVDA)
• Passion for education, with a focus on inclusive and accessible learning

Jaya Durga is looking for opportunities in:
📚 Teaching & Education (especially special education)
🧑‍🏫 Learning support & facilitation
💻 Administrative or digital roles (social media, basic IT support)

She is eager to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully while building her professional experience.

If your organisation is hiring, or if you know of any opportunities, we warmly invite you to connect.

Let’s open more doors together and build a more inclusive workforce

14/04/2026

At MILAD, we believe that talent is diverse, and inclusion begins when we actively create space for everyone to contribute, grow, and thrive.

Today, we are sharing a job-seeking profile of Lavanya Sathasivam, a motivated Counselling graduate and wheelchair user who is ready to begin her professional journey in inclusive education, emotional support, and community empowerment.

She brings:
• A Bachelor in Counselling (Universiti Malaya, CGPA 3.44)
• Hands-on trainee experience in student counselling, guidance programs, and emotional support work
• Strong leadership background as Vice President, Treasurer, and program director in university associations
• Practical skills in communication, empathy, active listening, problem-solving, Microsoft Office, Canva, and Zoom
• Lived experience that strengthens her understanding of accessibility and inclusion in real-world contexts

Lavanya is particularly interested in roles related to:
🎯Counselling & psychosocial support
🎯Community development & empowerment
🎯Inclusive education & student support
🎯Disability inclusion work

If your organisation is hiring, or if you know of any opportunities where she could contribute meaningfully, we would love to connect.

Let’s continue to build workplaces where ability, experience, and potential matter more than barriers.

📩 Contact Lavanya at 016-7844462 or lavanya9602@gmail.com if you can help connect her to opportunities.

08/04/2026

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Sin Chew Daily for featuring our recent event 关怀残障女性之约.

The piece, "聽女障友被忽略的聲音，她們需要更多包容" highlighted the voices and experiences of women with disabilities, often overlooked, and brought attention to the challenges they face every day.

We truly appreciate the care taken to highlight not just the event, but the realities these women navigate every day.

Thank you for helping amplify their stories, and for contributing to a more inclusive and aware society.

06/04/2026

3月22日，MILAD举办了一场运动园参观活动，带领20位残障朋友走出家门，一同观赏熊猫、马来貘、Capybara等可爱的动物 🐼

这也是自立生活课程的一部分。透过这次社区参访，参与者不仅有机会接触大自然，也在过程中学习融入社区、与人互动、彼此支持，并在真实环境中表达自己的需要，一步步建立自信与自立生活的能力。

由于园区地势的挑战，这次活动有赖许多义工的协助才能顺利完成。特别感谢MCKL的同学们全程陪伴与支持，让这段旅程更加安心与温暖 💛

谢谢每一位义工的付出。因为有你们，让同行的路多了一份温度，也多了一份难忘的回忆。

On 22 March, MILAD organized a visit to a recreational park, bringing 20 persons with disabilities out for a meaningful day surrounded by nature and animals such as pandas, Malayan tapirs, and capybaras 🐾

This visit is part of our Independent Living Programme. Through this community outing, participants had the opportunity to step out of their homes, engage with the community, build social connections, and practice expressing their needs in a real-life environment—strengthening their confidence and independent living skills.

Due to the challenging terrain of the park, this activity would not have been possible without the strong support from our volunteers. A special thanks to the students from MCKL for their dedication, companionship, and care throughout the journey 🤝

To all volunteers—thank you for your time and heart. Because of you, this journey was filled with warmth and beautiful memories.

03/04/2026

We’re proud to share that the First Para Darts Competition was successfully held on 29 March, 9am – 3pm at the MILAD Centre!

Organised by MILAD, co-organised by SEDA and BUMIDART, and generously sponsored by KBS, this event brought together 16 amazing participants for a day filled with focus, resilience, and community spirit.
It was more than just a competition, it was a celebration of inclusion, skill, and determination.

Thank you to all partners, participants, and supporters who made this event possible 💙

02/04/2026

A simple gathering.
A shared meal.
Stories that are rarely heard.

Thank you Sin Chew Daily for featuring our “关怀残障女性之约”.

Many of the women shared experiences of being overlooked — in schools, in workplaces, even in daily interactions where others speak to their caregivers instead of them.

Some spoke about fear, isolation, and the difficulty of asking for help.
Others spoke about wanting something very simple, to be treated with respect, to be heard, to live fully.

This is why spaces like this matter.

Because everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and included.

（八打灵再也1日讯）一场温暖的交流聚会，让平日少被看见的残障女性说出藏在心里的故事，也让社会听见她们长期被忽略的声音。由星洲日报《大都会》社区报与大马残障自立协会（MILAD）联办的“关怀残障女性之约”活动，...

21/03/2026

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri 🌙✨

Hari Raya adalah masa untuk kita meraikan kebersamaan, kasih sayang, dan saling menghargai antara satu sama lain. Dalam kegembiraan ini, marilah kita juga mengingati kepentingan membina masyarakat yang lebih inklusif untuk semua.

Di MILAD, kami terus komited untuk memperkasakan komuniti orang kurang upaya agar mereka dapat hidup dengan bermaruah, berdikari, dan diberi peluang yang saksama.

Semoga Aidilfitri ini membawa kedamaian, kegembiraan, dan keberkatan kepada anda dan orang tersayang 💛
Maaf zahir dan batin.

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Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri 🌙✨

As we celebrate this meaningful season, we are reminded of the importance of compassion, inclusion, and community. Hari Raya is a time not only for joy, but also for reflection on how we can build a more inclusive society for all.

At MILAD, we remain committed to empowering persons with disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and equal opportunities.

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, joy, and blessings this festive season 💛
Maaf zahir dan batin.

13/03/2026

MILAD was honoured to be invited to attend the “新侨相融 · 大马同行——马来西亚中国社团联合新春团拜千人盛典” on 11 March 2026 at ICC Pudu, Kuala Lumpur.

The event brought together community members, organisations, and distinguished guests to celebrate the Lunar New Year and strengthen connections across communities in Malaysia. Among the guests present was Ouyang Yujing, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Malaysia.

MILAD is grateful to have received a RM5,000 donation during the event in support of our work advocating for the rights and independent living of persons with disabilities.

We sincerely thank the organisers for their generosity and for recognising the importance of building a more inclusive society.

04/03/2026

今年的 MILAD 新春晚会，在我们全新落成的有盖户外空间温馨举行。这个空间由 OSK Foundation 慷慨赞助完成，让大家多了一个安全、舒适又温暖的聚集场地。

当晚约有70位残障朋友与义工齐聚一堂。大家一起用餐、欢笑、互道祝福、领取红包，现场洋溢着浓浓的年味与喜乐。
对许多朋友来说，这不仅是一场晚会，更是一份被记得、被看见、被珍惜的温暖。

衷心感谢前来派发红包与送上祝福的朋友，包括 Dato’ Seri Jess Ling 和 Simon Foo。你们的到来，让这个夜晚更加有意义。

也特别感谢 YB Gobind Singh Deo 国会议员办公室赞助 RM5,000 支持本次活动。YB 的助理 Ms Erica 当晚亲自出席，代表移交支票予 MILAD 会长 Siew Chin Sia 谢秀贞，为晚会增添一份鼓励与肯定。

谢谢每一位同行的人。
因为有你们，残障朋友的春节，多了一份喜乐，也多了一份尊严。

🧧✨ 新的一年，愿我们继续携手，让爱与关怀走得更远。

16/02/2026

As we welcome the new year, may it bring renewed strength, greater inclusion, and brighter opportunities for the disability community and beyond.

At MILAD, we believe every year is a chance to build a more accessible, compassionate, and independent society together.

May this festive season be filled with joy, meaningful connections, good health, and hope for all.

新年快乐，万事如意 ❤️

15/02/2026

衷心感谢 Yonex International Logistic Sdn Bhd 慷慨捐赠 100 箱芦柑，为我们的残障朋友送上满满的新春祝福与关怀。
一箱箱芦柑，不只是年货，更是一份来自社会的温暖心意。在这个团圆的节日里，让我们的朋友们也能感受到被记得、被珍惜的喜悦 ❤️

感谢企业与我们同行，用实际行动支持社区，让爱流动起来。愿这份善意在新的一年继续传递，祝大家新春平安、喜乐安康 🧨✨

#新年送暖 #企业社会责任
＃芦柑

02/02/2026

We’re happy to welcome our newest Committee Member to the Malaysia Independent Living Association for Disabled (MILAD).

Their presence strengthens our collective work towards a more inclusive society, one where persons with disabilities are heard, represented, and supported to live with dignity and independence.

At MILAD, our committee members are more than names on a list. They are people who listen, question, show up, and help move the work forward together with the community.

We look forward to the perspectives, care, and commitment they bring to this journey.

If you believe in disability rights, inclusive leadership, and community-led change, we invite you to follow our work, engage with our initiatives, and be part of the movement.