Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Commissioner for Labour, Miss Jacqueline Willis, said people with a disability could actualise their working potentials only if they were given equal opportunities.
"They all manage to overcome their physical or mental handicap and excel in their respective work position," said Miss Willis.
"Because of their good work attitude and their impressive work performance, they have won a positive vote from their employers."
The award-winning employers were selected because they had adopted a positive employment policy that gave equal opportunities to people with a disability.
"I sincerely hope that other employers can be inspired by the efforts made by these enlightened employers," said Miss Willis.
"In doing so, our working community will be providing more opportunities for our disabled counterparts. With our concerted efforts, I am sure we can achieve the goal of 'Together we develop our working abilities'," she added.
The ODEA is an annual event which aims at giving formal recognition and appreciation to disabled employees with outstanding achievements in employment.
End
SME committee discusses human resources and financing
The Small and Medium Enterprises Committee held its third meeting today (Tuesday) to discuss reports of the Task Groups on Human Resources Development (HRD) and Financing.
The task groups were set up by the committee in September to follow up on suggestions prioritised by the committee on providing support to SMEs in those areas.
The Task Group on HRD for SMEs held two meetings to deliberate on the issue. Its recommendations were discussed by the committee at today's meeting.
The committee agreed to accord priority to identifying practical measures to facilitate matching of the provision of training facilities and the demand of SMEs.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.