Kuala Lampur, Aug. 24 -- In June 2026, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir made an important point about disability inclusion in universities: policy should not remain merely a document. It must be translated into meaningful practice.

His message is especially relevant as Malaysia moves forward with the Rancangan Pendidikan Tinggi Malaysia 2026-2035, which places inclusive access and a more humanity-centred higher education system among the priorities for the coming decade.

But what does meaningful accessibility actually look like? When we think about disability access, many of us first picture what is visible: ramps, lifts, accessible toilets, tactile paving, or facilities for students with visual and hearing impai...