121. From the study, 58 respondents shared that they were denied employment, or their applications were rejected because of their gender identity and/or gender expression. Table 11 shows that compared with trans men, trans women faced more denial or rejection of employment applications at 49 for trans women, 8 for trans men. Out of the 2 intersex persons, only 1 faced discrimination. 122. With regard to the application of work, 95 respondents had applied to work in the private sector, 17 respondents had applied to work both in government sector and non-government organisation respectively. 123. When asked whether if the job interviewers questioned or made comments regarding their gender identity and/or gender expression during job interviews, 57 respondents (46 trans women and 11 trans men) stated that among the comments they received were as below: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. To cut their hair short. Inquiry on their toilet preference if they were hired. Made a comparison between their identical cards with their current physical features. Their gender identity were questioned. Comment made on their attire (gender expression). Comments made on their soft/ feminine character. Comment made on their appearance whether as women or men. Asked about the genital organ as whether respondent undergone for gender affirmation surgeries. That respondents were incapable to take up the job. 124. A trans man stated that he experienced rejection in the broadcasting industry when he revealed his gender identity event thought he was successful in the interview. He was told that the organisation cannot put someone who was “half-half” in the industry. 125. A trans woman who had previously worked in a tuition centre received complaints by parents of students and she was asked to change her appearance to be more masculine which contributed to her resigning from her job. 126. It was revealed that 3 of the respondents had specifically mentioned the reason that they chosen self-employment to avoid all the discrimination that they might face during interview sessions and the working environment. 127. With regard to income, the study shows that 30 of the respondents had received income between RM1,501-RM3,000 and 10 of the respondents did not have income, 2 were students, 2 with visual disability and 1 with hearing disability. 52 | Report On Transgender Persons In KL And Selangor