Background 

Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Project by UNDP and ILO (2024–2026) is implemented with the support of the Malaysia–UN SDG Trust Fund under the project Improving People with Disabilities. The initiative aims to address the employment and social protection challenges faced by PWDs through an integrated approach that combines data analysis, stakeholder engagement, innovative solutions, and capacity building. Existing government incentives such as MYFutureJobs, Daya Kerja 3.0, the Return to Work Programme (PERKESO), and HRD Corp schemes form part of the ongoing stakeholder consultations. The findings from the project will inform policy recommendations to strengthen data integration across agencies, enhance workplace accessibility standards, improve employer incentive mechanisms, and mainstream disability inclusion within national social protection and employment frameworks.

The programme will strengthen efforts to help businesses become more inclusive of PWDs through a PWD Apprenticeship Programme, which features micro-credential training and on-the-job learning modules for PWDs. The programme also facilitates three-month apprenticeships with companies in the Klang Valley, provides post-training employment opportunities, and ensures that lessons learned are systematically documented to inform future policy and practice.  

Expected Outputs  

1. Sensemaking of the current gaps and challenges:

   Identify and analyze existing barriers,  gaps, and opportunities in policies, practices, and systems that affect PWD inclusion in the labour market and social protection.  

2. PWD Job Placement: 

   Support pilot job placements and employer engagement initiatives to create meaningful employment pathways for PWDs. 

3. Recommendations and Training:  

   Develop policy recommendations and deliver targeted training for government agencies, employers, and social partners to strengthen inclusive employment and social protection systems.  

Expected Benefits  

• Access to incentives provided by HRD Corp and PERKESO  
• Knowledge sharing on best practices among participating companies  
• Tools and guidance from UNDP and ILO  
• Direct engagement with participating companies in developing and improving industry practices, particularly for SMEs in inclusive employment.

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For further information or inquiries, please contact Muhammad Hafizullah bin Mirhassan at hafizullah.mirhassan@undp.org