“In Malaysia, more than 700,000 individuals have been registered as persons with disabilities (PWDs) as of 2024, according to the Department of Social Welfare (JKM). However, their participation in the formal workforce remains low, accounting for only around 0.3 percent of the total working population, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).” – Dr. Mastura Mahamed

Reference Source: Encourage Employers to Hire OKU Workers in the Public and Private Sectors

Date of Input: 19/05/2025 | Updated: 16/07/2026 | amisya