Playbook's development spearheaded by Bursa Malaysia-UNDP partnership
Bursa Malaysia and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are joining hands to develop a new playbook that aims to boost inclusive employment in Malaysia.
The Malaysia's Inclusive Employment (MINE) Playbook aims to equip companies with practical strategies, evidence-based recommendations, and actionable frameworks to build inclusive workplaces.
The MINE Playbook will be designed as a foundational reference for companies, and will support the long-term and system-wide adoption of inclusive employment practices as part of a DEI and sustainability roadmap.
Dato' Fad'l Mohamed, CEO of Bursa Malaysia, said the MINE Playbook is a "landmark step" in building markets that drive social impact and economic participation.
"It will provide organisations with a practical, adoptable framework to embed inclusive employment in a structured and sustainable way," he said in a statement.
However, the CEO underscored that the MINE Playbook is just the starting line for building inclusive companies.
"Its success depends on a whole-of-nation effort — PLCs and corporates; government ministries and agencies; and civil society organisations and PWD advocacy groups — working together to redesign roles; align policy and incentives; and anchor lived experience and capability building," he added.
Bursa Malaysia, UNDP partnership
The MINE Playbook is being developed under the new partnership between Bursa Malaysia and the UNDP.
Under the partnership, both parties are collaborating to promote inclusive employment and investor empowerment, strengthen market ecosystems, and expand financial literacy for underserved communities.
This year, the partnership is focusing on improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities as a core diversity, equity, and inclusion priority.
"Evidence consistently shows that when persons with disabilities are excluded from economic participation, the consequences extend beyond individuals and families," said Edward Vrkić, UNDP Resident Representative to Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei Darussalam, in a statement.
"By fostering more inclusive workplaces, Malaysian businesses are not only advancing equity — they are strengthening productivity, resilience and a long-term growth."
