I WAS at a popular local pharmacy here last Thursday to see how a wheelchair ramp could be built into the shop.
The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) had received several complaints from disabled residents wanting a ramp to be built next to the pharmacy for easy accessibility.
So as Councillor for the area, I managed to "summon" the
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| Me and my intrepid accessibility team |
It turned out to be a cinch. The owner of the business agreed to pay for the ramp once MBPJ had provided him with the correct specifications of the ramp.
It is always a joy with supportive people like this. Little by little, we will build a disabled-friendly city in Petaling Jaya!
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