Written by Jiffry• August 11, 2026• 11:26 am• Corporate • Views: 27

Dialog and MAS Expand Workplace Access for Persons with Disabilities

Dialog Axiata and MAS Holdings have completed the fourth Dialog MAS Enabler Program. The initiative gave 10 undergraduates and young professionals with disabilities practical exposure to corporate, manufacturing and customer service workplaces.

The participants came from public and private higher education institutions across the country and gained first-hand experience of daily work at Dialog and MAS facilities.

They visited corporate offices, customer service centres and manufacturing sites. Also attended sessions on workplace etiquette, recruitment, interview preparation and career paths.

The initiative also helped Dialog and MAS learn more about the experiences of people with disabilities. The companies used this feedback to identify ways to improve access and inclusion at their workplaces.

Focus on employment opportunities

Industry professionals met with participants during department-level sessions. These discussions helped participants understand different roles and the skills needed for employment.

MAS aims to make all its locations fully accessible to employees with disabilities by 2030. The company is using the Enabler initiative to identify areas where it can improve workplace access.

Rajitha Jayasuriya, Director of Corporate Affairs and Group Legal at MAS Capital (Private) Limited, said workplaces need to adapt to the people they seek to employ.

“Each year, we learn directly from the experiences of our participants. This helps us build environments where people of all abilities can contribute, grow and build meaningful careers,” she said.

Asanga Priyadharshana, Group Chief Corporate Officer of Dialog Axiata, said accessibility and equal participation should form part of how organisations operate.

“Through our partnership with MAS Holdings, the Dialog MAS Enabler Programme helps create sustainable pathways to employment while strengthening inclusive practices across our organisation,” he said.

Dialog and MAS said they will continue efforts to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. They will also work to improve accessibility across their workplaces.