5 Malaysian companies that hire the deaf


Starbucks Malaysia has been hiring deaf employees since 2012. Photo: Starbucks Malaysia

Job opportunities allow the deaf community to demonstrate their capabilities and earn a decent living. Here are five organisations that provide them that avenue:

Since 1985, YMCA KL has hired countless deaf applicants to work as clerks, sign language instructors and pre-school teachers.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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