- 1. Thinking of Opening a Street Food Stall in KL? Here Are DBKL’s Dos and Don’ts for Accessibility and Inclusive Design
- (Food outlets)
- Thinking of Opening a Street Food Stall in KL? Here Are DBKL’s Dos and Don’ts for Accessibility and Inclusive Design KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — Kuala Lumpur’s street food scene thrives on its energy, ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 2. Enhancing Kuala Lumpur as a Smart City: The Role of Inclusive Design and Universal Accessibility
- (Street Access)
- ... on emissions but also build community bonds—people strolling neighborhoods, greeting neighbors, and fostering young-old interactions that boost national well-being. Removing trip hazards, installing ramps, ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 3. Thinking of Building or Renovating in KL? Here Are DBKL’s Dos and Don’ts for Accessibility Compliance
- (Public Buildings)
- ... Do Install Compliant Lifts and Ramps for Multi-Level Access: All accessible floors must be reachable via ramps or lifts. Lifts should have minimum car dimensions of 1,100mm x 1,400mm for wheelchair users, ...
- Created on 27 February 2026
- 4. Ampang's Accessibility Momentum: Local Opportunities for Inclusive Design and OKU Inclusio
- (Retail Facilities)
- ... improvements can make a big difference. Common opportunities include: Adding ramps (1:12 gradient) and wider doorways for easier access Installing grab bars, tactile paving, and braille signage ...
- Created on 26 February 2026
- 5. Local News Spotlight in Ampang: Rising Accessibility Momentum Creates Opportunities for Inclusive Design
- (Street Access)
- ... access Installing grab bars, tactile paving, and braille signage in key areas Creating accessible toilets and pathways compliant with MS 1183/MS 1184 Conducting a professional access audit to identify ...
- Created on 23 February 2026
- 6. Rube Goldberg Architecture: When Overcomplication Meets Inclusive Design in Malaysia
- (Malaysia)
- ... building is a full Rube Goldberg contraption, echoes appear in kinetic art installations and interactive public designs across Asia. Think of responsive facades or water features that react to movement—principles ...
- Created on 11 February 2026
- 7. From Mousetrap Mayhem to Schoolyard Ingenuity: The Lost Art of Playful Design
- (Education Facilities)
- ... rolling-ball installations in public plazas, undulating roofs that invite interaction, even schools with climbing walls and colour-coded wayfinding that turn navigation into a game. But we could use far ...
- Created on 11 February 2026
- 8. KL Walkways Still Unsafe for 760,000+ OKU: Enforcing Malaysian Standards for Barrier-Free Pedestrian Access 2026
- (Street Access)
- ... and non-compliant ramps. Prioritise Retrofits: Install kerb ramps, continuous tactile paths, handrails where needed, and clear signage – cost-effective universal design improves usability for elderly, ...
- Created on 09 February 2026
- 9. Malaysia PwD Act 2008 Amendments 2026: What OKU and Building Owners Must Prepare For Now
- (Public Transport)
- ... AS 1428.1 (Sydney/Perth expertise transferable) and Malaysian standards. Identify trip hazards (>5mm level changes), narrow paths, and other barriers. Develop Retrofit Plans: Install kerb ramps, automatic ...
- Created on 07 February 2026
- 10. Enhancing Kuala Lumpur's Public Spaces: The Role of Access Consultants in Urban Recreation Project
- (Street Access)
- ... For instance, they can advise on ramp installations, tactile paving, and signage that meets international standards like those from the ISO. Inclusive Design for Diverse Users: Public spaces in KL must ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 11. Specialist Disability Accommodation
- (Living longer in your home)
- ... it is prudent to get an inspection by the SDA certifier prior to installing internal linings, to reduce the potential nuisance of a millimetre tolerance issue, that would prevent release of the as built ...
- Created on 04 February 2025