Why job training is important for individuals with autism in Malaysia

With the right support, young adults with autism can have opportunities for growth and contribute to society. Photos: Nasom

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s 2022 Person With Disability Statistics, there are 674,548 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the country.

Out of this total, only 3,724 persons with disabilities had jobs in the public sector; the country has over one million civil servants.