Starbucks Malaysia launches Signing Store in Borneo

Signing Stores create job opportunities for the deaf, and hard-of-hearing people.

Starbucks Malaysia has launched its first signing store in Borneo at Vivacity Megamall, Kuching, catering to the local community, particularly the deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

This is the third Signing Store that was launched in Malaysia.

Started in 2016, the Starbucks Signing Store creates employment opportunities and advancement for the deaf community.

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"Creating a space that truly embraces diversity and empowers the Deaf and hard of hearing community has been a journey close to our hearts,” said Dato’ Sydney Quays, Chief Executive Officer of Berjaya Food Berhad and Managing Director of Starbucks Malaysia & Brunei. 

Starbucks Malaysia works with the Sawarak Society for the Deaf to provide professional Malaysian Sign Language interpretation services and to host activities for the community.

Currently, there are 20 Signing Stores globally, located in China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and the US.