Blog

Blog Categories

All Blog Posts accessibility ANA art baker Budget 2021 cafe CMCO DIGI digital art down syndrome Education Egypt employability Employbility employment entrepreneur equal employment opportunity fashion industry france Georgia Hilton hotel Inclusive Digital Touchpoints Inclusivity job-hunting job-ready jobseekers law degree Malaysia MIcron Microsoft model OKU OKUs paralympic politician PWD PWDs remote Senator Shell specialjobs sports Tokyo 2020 Transition UK USA Valuable 500 Visual Impairement wheelchair users
Food and Beverage Industry Warmly Welcomes PWDs into the Workforce
Sep 10, 2021
“Energy and persistence conquer all things.” This quote by Benjamin Franklin resonates well with those who are faced with challenges yet managed to overcome them through the sheer persistence and determination they have within themselves. No community demonstrates this better than persons with disabilities (PWDs) especially in challenging times like this, and with the country battling an economic downturn. The food and...
Read more
Government Employment Policy for Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
Jul 29, 2021
Contrary to popular belief, there are more people with disabilities living amongst us than you think. The World Development Report, by the World Bank, reported that one billion people (15% of the world’s population) have some form of disability. In Malaysia, the number of registered PWD with the Social Welfare Department in 2017 was 453,258. Out of this number, 35.2% are physically disabled. Given that the pandemic has affected...
Read more
Down the entrepreneurial path for disabled graduate
Jun 18, 2020
Self-employment is something persons with disabilities (PWDs) could consider. The lack of employment opportunities notwithstanding, it may just pay off handsomely, as attested by Mohd Sukur Ibrahim, who hails from Sungai Udang in Melaka. Mohd Sukur is the recipient of numerous awards including Best Person With Disability (PWD) Award (Entrepreneur Category) at the National PWD celebration 2014 and Reader’s Digest Inspiring Asian...
Read more
Mohd Ali, Ras Adiba sworn in as senators
May 21, 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Melaka Umno Liaison Committee deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Mohamad and television personality Ras Adiba Radzi were sworn in as senators at Dewan Negara here today before the Senate President Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran. Both of them were appointed for the first time for a period of three years. Mohd Ali, 56, whose appointment took effect on May 11, will be representing Melaka in the Senate, while Ras Adiba, 51, who is...
Read more