Covered Parking for PWD

Another milestone was achieved by MBPJ yesterday with the launching of the first covered parking for people with disabilities in the office of MBPJ. It signals the start of providing 150 disabled friendly covered car park in PJ. The effort is part of the MBPJ's plan in converting the city into a barrier free city. In mid this year, MBPJ became the first local authority in Malaysia to provide free of charge transit service for the people with disabilities. It is a service for PWD to commute within Petaling Jaya for essential services.

The launching by YB Ronnie Liu is part of the celebration programme for this year International Day for Persons with Disabilities. It must be a new year gift for the community at large. It is made possible with the persistence of Mr Anthony, MBPJ's councillor who himself a disabled person. While MBPJ is pioneering the efforts in providing users friendly facilities and services for all, the efforts can only achieve its desired target with the participation and commitment from all sectors especially the building owners and service providers. Perhaps with amble awareness, knowledge and skills as well as passion, barrier free environment of PJ is not too far the distance. I subscribe to that.