A seminar jointly organized by Department for the Development of PWDs and JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) was held on the 4th March 2010 at Legend Hotel. Officiated by YB Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun, the Seminar presentation covers the topics on: Supported Employment and Job Coach; Supported Employment: The Roles of the Government and The Roles of Private Sectors.
Malaysia is also guided by the International Commitment namely to:
• 1993-2002: Asean and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons;
• 1993: UN Standard Rules on Equalization of Opportunities for PWDs;
• 1994: Proclamation on the full participation and equality for PWDs;
• 2003-2012: Biwako Millenium Framework for Action.

Malaysian Government’s policy on employment was highlighted. It aims to provide more employment opportunities and promote employment of PWDs in all sectors; and to further encourage PWDs to be self employed and independent.

Serious initiatives to promote employment for PWDs are in place. Inter-governmental roles especially in implementing the “Policy on 1% Employment of PWDs in Public Sector” (in accordance to 1 April 2008: Implementation of Service Circular Letter 3/2008: Policy on 1% employment of PWDs in Public Sector); Corporate initiatives (incentives for Employers example tax exemption for employers etc); Strategic Alliances with NGOs besides promoting Disability Equality Training; Independent Living and Job Coach.