On November 8th, 2018, Simplex Architects and Associates Sdn. Bhd. Simplex was commissioned to design the new Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) building. The project site, covering 0.617 acres (2,498.85 sq.m.), is located at Lot 70 Seksyen 72, Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, in the vibrant neighborhood of Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. The primary goal of this project is not only to create a welcoming home for visually impaired individuals but also to foster their integration into society through public engagement and awareness initiatives.
Established in 1951 by the Department of Social Welfare, MAB stands as Malaysia’s foremost voluntary organization dedicated to serving visually impaired persons. MAB’s mission is to empower individuals with visual impairments by providing services and opportunities for
Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB)
greater societal participation and integration, while also promoting the prevention of blindness. The organization envisions a future where visually impaired persons have equal opportunities to enjoy the same quality of life as those without visual impairments.
Brickfields, often referred to as Kuala Lumpur’s Little India, is a culturally rich area known for its significant Indian community and vibrant businesses. It is also home to KL Sentral, the city’s main public transportation hub, enhancing the accessibility and integration potential of the new MAB building within the broader urban fabric. This neighborhood’s dynamic character and strategic location make it an ideal setting for MAB’s mission to thrive.