Employers should put into place sound workplace policies that do not stigmatise and discriminate employees who are infected by HIV, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.<br />He said statistics have shown that up to 89% of people with HIV in the country are those who are in the prime of their lives and make up a key part of the working population. <br />He explained that HIV has a direct impact on businesses and it is crucial for the country to invest in a policy that will provide support for those infected and affected by HIV at the workplace. <br /><br />Dr Mahathir’s speech was read by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmadat the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Award gala dinner 2018 on Sunday.<br /><br />Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/12/16/pm-workplace-policies-must-not-discriminate-against-employees-with-hiv/
