If a person with mental illness (schizophrenia and depression) has undergo treatment up to two years, he or she can apply OKU card at social welfare department.
There are a number of advantages being an OKU cardholder, especially your medical fee at any government hospital will be waived. The disadvantage is potential employer or the general public may view the OKU cardholder differently because anyone can look up OKU status (of another person) with identity card number.
The benefits of becoming an OKU cardholder are able to renew passport and identity card for free, apply welfare aid (for those incapacitated to work, or able to work but with monthly income less than RM 1200 only).
How many of you register as OKU?
How many of you register as OKU?, As person with mental disability