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Harnessing neurodiversity: A strategic advantage to foster business edge for Malaysia

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Malaysia stands at the cusp of a new industrial era, driven by national ambitions, such as the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and MyDIGITAL Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint. These transformative plans call for more than just technological advancements. They demand a truly inclusive approach to human capital development, one that embraces the full spectrum of cognitive diversity across our workforce.

Neurodiversity presents a powerful opportunity to tap into an unseen talent pool and enable neurodivergent individuals to make meaningful contributions to high-value job roles. This will allow us to reimagine how we drive organizational transformation through innovation, productivity and inclusion.

However, there are inherent challenges in our community, such as stigma due to limited awareness, rigid hiring norms and a restricted structured support at the workplace. All of which continue to hinder progress in our Asian society.

Through EY’s collaboration with PETRONAS, we explored how organizations can evolve to better include neurodivergent talent as a pathway to innovation and sustainable organizational performance.

 

The purpose of the white paper is to inspire Malaysian companies, harness neurodiversity at work and accelerate the neurodiversity movement for Malaysia. The movement requires a collective shift in mindset, culture and system on how we define talent and performance.

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This white paper highlights Malaysia’s growing neuroinclusion movement, the untapped potential of neurodivergent talent and PETRONAS’ journey in embedding cognitive diversity within its organizational framework. Through research insights, best practices and strategic recommendations, this paper provides a road map for businesses to leverage neurodiversity as a competitive advantage, fostering inclusive leadership and future-ready talent ecosystems. It calls for collective action across industries to build a more equitable and resilient workforce for Malaysia’s evolving economic landscape.

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