There is rising awareness in recent years for the plight of the disabled. Fadilah Baharin estimates that currently, only 40 percent of buildings in Malaysia are disable-friendly. We discuss the development of such standards, the concept of 'universal design' and how these standards could potentially increase property values.

<p><span>There is rising awareness in recent years for the plight of the disabled. Fadilah Baharin estimates that currently, only 40 percent of buildings in Malaysia are disable-friendly. We discuss the development of such standards, the concept of 'universal design' and how these standards could potentially increase property values.</span></p>

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