Vifada Assumption Journal of Law
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): July - December

Protection of Workers with Disabilities in Indonesia and Malaysia: A Comparative Legal Policy Analysis from a Human Rights Perspective

Hanifah Ghafila Romadona (Faculty of Law, Universitas Internasional Batam, Indonesia)
Henry Soelistyo Budi (Faculty of Law, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Banten, Indonesia)
Shelvi Rusdiana (Faculty of Law, Universitas Internasional Batam, Indonesia)
Nur Fatihah Fatihah (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universitas Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)
Ampuan Situmeang Situmeang (Faculty of Law, Universitas Internasional Batam, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Sep 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the comparison of legal policies on the protection of workers with disabilities in Indonesia and Malaysia from a human rights perspective, as well as to identify key implementation challenges. Research Design and Methodology: The research employs a normative juridical approach by examining statutory regulations, legal doctrines, and international instruments such as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Findings and Discussion: Indonesia adopts a quota-based mandatory approach under Law Number 8 of 2016, while Malaysia applies an incentive-based model under the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008. Although Indonesia provides a stronger normative legal framework, its implementation remains weak due to inadequate supervision, ineffective sanctions, limited workplace accessibility, and low employer awareness. In contrast, Malaysia's incentive-based approach lacks binding legal obligations and effective enforcement, resulting in limited employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. This study contributes a comparative analysis of quota-based obligations and incentive-based employment models from a human rights perspective, demonstrating how different legal policies influence the realization of substantive equality and the right to work. Implications: Strengthening law enforcement, monitoring mechanisms, workplace accessibility, and employer awareness is essential to achieving an inclusive labor market consistent with human rights principles.

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law

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Humanities Other

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