Daily HR News 24.1.2025

1. ‘Be kind to OKU on the job’

Persons with disabilities (OKU) in Malaysia face significant challenges, including workplace discrimination and societal prejudice. Stella, a 27-year-old with Down syndrome, experiences customer discomfort and ridicule in her administrative role. Despite having supportive colleagues, she endures mistreatment to maintain her livelihood. Similarly, e-hailing drivers with disabilities often encounter misunderstandings and biases from passengers.

Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/01/24/be-kind-to-oku-on-the-job