The State of and Issues Surrounding Community Based Rehabilitation in Malaysia. -An analysis of activities of governmental and non-governmental organizations-
We conducted field research on Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) in Malaysia from 4th March2002 to 3rd April. The purpose of this study was to clarify issues on CBR which are implemented by theMinistry of Social Welfare, the Ministry of Health and non-governmental organizations.A nationwide increase has been observed in the number of PDK centers. However, the centres\u27 activities aretargeted at children with mental retardation, and the content is mainly to do with functional training andeducation of individuals. The social approach is insufficient. According to the Ministry of Health, the activitiesof CBR are early detection and intervention for children with disability. From the point of view of the nongovernmentalorganizations, it is important to empower people with disability through a social approach.The tripartite cooperation of the Ministry of Social Welfare, the Ministry of Health and non-governmentorganizations would be needed in order to progress CBR in Malaysia
