The “Dasar Inklusif Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU)” (Inclusive Policy for Persons with Disabilities) is a government policy that mandates Malaysian higher education institutions (IPTs) to provide equitable access and support for students with disabilities. According to the Ministry of Higher Education’s guidelines, institutions must establish a dedicated Disability Service Unit (Unit Perkhidmatan OKU) to coordinate accommodation and services such as accessible infrastructure, adaptive tools, safety measures, emergencies, counselling, and social support. UNIMAS specifically has an administrative circular (“Pekeliling Pentadbiran Bil. 6 Tahun 2024”) on implementing this inclusive policy.

UNIMAS’s Equality Policy for Enjoying Quality Education (2023) ensures that all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, or other factors, have equal access to quality education while explicitly providing for reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. The policy allows for exceptions based on physical or mental conditions, health, abilities, and qualifications, ensuring that students with disabilities can participate safely and effectively in academic and campus life. Implementation is supported through a network of committees and responsibility centres such as SQRC and CALM, which monitor, guide, and enforce these accommodations across the university. While the policy does not specify a separate large-scale disability fund, its governance structure and institutional commitment ensure that resources and support are allocated to meet the needs of students requiring accommodations, embedding accessibility and equity within UNIMAS’s educational framework.