Disability advocates in Malaysia have sharply criticised Prasarana Malaysia Berhad and the Transport Ministry after the announcement of 320 new vans for Rapid KL’s on-demand service.

They said the vehicles still fail to accommodate wheelchair users despite official claims that they are disability-friendly.

In an open letter undersigned by 10 civil society movements, including activist and former senator Bathmavathi Krishnan, the group expressed dismay that the new fleet includes...