- 1. What Does a Professional Access Report Look Like? A Clear Guide for Malaysian Developers, Architects, and Building Owners
- (Providing Services to the Public)
- ... for the whole community: OKU, families with prams, older adults, delivery personnel, and anyone navigating the space. Purpose and Scope of the Audit Clearly states objectives: Identify barriers ...
- Created on 01 March 2026
- 2. Essential Accessibility Obligations for Architects, Developers and Building Professionals in Malaysia
- (Malaysia)
- ... via the 1991 amendment to the Uniform Building By-Laws 1984) makes accessibility mandatory. It states that any building or part thereof to which the by-law applies must: Provide access to enable persons ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 3. 2026 NDIS Reforms: What the Changes Mean for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Housing Design and Participant Outcomes
- (Legislation)
- ... 1 October 2026 (with full implementation by 1 January 2028). These changes, backed by a landmark agreement between the Australian Government and states/territories, aim to deliver more consistent, sustainable, ...
- Created on 11 February 2026
- 4. Keeping the Family Whole: The Jones Family’s Creative Quest for NDIS SDA Housing
- (Living longer in your home)
- ... rules in most states now support secondary dwellings (granny flats or accessory dwellings), though approvals vary by council and state. In many cases, a well-designed villa can be enrolled as SDA, delivering ...
- Created on 09 February 2026
- 5. Why Establishing a Dedicated Accessibility Committee in Kuala Lumpur is a Brilliant Step Forward
- (Street Access)
- ... participation in society—not a luxury. As one powerful quote states: "Safe and accessible walkways are not luxuries; they are the foundation of our freedom and independent living. Inaccessible walkways ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 6. Specialist Disability Accommodation
- (Living longer in your home)
- ... been provided. Applies only to Robust design category. Certification is provided from a Qualified, Insured and Practicing Structural Engineer that states that the participant’s bedroom has been inspected ...
- Created on 04 February 2025
- 7. Understanding By-Law 34A of the Uniform Building By-Laws (UBBL) in Malaysia: Mandatory Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
- (Malaysia)
- ... state governments. As a result, states gazetted the amendment over time: In Penang, it was gazetted on 11 November 1993 (State Gazette No. Pg. P.U 26). Other states followed suit, with gazette dates ...
- Created on 25 March 2019