Malaysia

Region Asia
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RELEVANT LEGISLATION

The Disabilities Act of 2008 provides that persons with disabilities shall have the right to access employment on an equal basis with persons without disabilities. The Persons with The employer shall protect the rights of persons with disabilities, on equal basis with persons without disabilities, on equal basis with persons without disabilities, to just and favourable conditions of work, including equal opportunities and equal remuneration for work of equal value, safe and healthy working conditions, protection from harassment and the redress of grievances.

Currently, there is a 1% employment quota for persons with disabilities in the public sector.