This article explores the lived experiences of transgender individuals in the Malaysian workplace, highlighting the challenges they face due to discrimination and lack of inclusivity. Drawing on focus group discussions with transgender persons from various sectors, the study reveals that while some transgender individuals are accepted in the workforce, they still encounter specific forms of discrimination and experience a climate of non-inclusiveness that hinders the full expression of their chosen gender identity. In Malaysia, transgender individuals are not recognized in terms of their chosen gender identity, and are instead categorized based on their gender assigned at birth. This is due to the nation's laws and regulations, which do not recognize a third gender or allow individuals to change their gender. The study also finds that transgender individuals face formal and interpersonal discrimination, including being denied access to appropriate facilities and being treated unfairly. Additionally, they often have to adapt their gender expression to avoid ridicule or reprimand. The study recommends that Malaysian organizations should recognize a third gender, introduce laws to protect transgender individuals from discrimination, and allow transgender employees to change their gender designation or name upon coming out. The study also suggests that transgender individuals should work hard to demonstrate their competence, which can help change negative perceptions. Overall, the study highlights the need for organizations to create a more inclusive workplace environment that recognizes and accommodates the diverse gender identities of transgender individuals.This article explores the lived experiences of transgender individuals in the Malaysian workplace, highlighting the challenges they face due to discrimination and lack of inclusivity. Drawing on focus group discussions with transgender persons from various sectors, the study reveals that while some transgender individuals are accepted in the workforce, they still encounter specific forms of discrimination and experience a climate of non-inclusiveness that hinders the full expression of their chosen gender identity. In Malaysia, transgender individuals are not recognized in terms of their chosen gender identity, and are instead categorized based on their gender assigned at birth. This is due to the nation's laws and regulations, which do not recognize a third gender or allow individuals to change their gender. The study also finds that transgender individuals face formal and interpersonal discrimination, including being denied access to appropriate facilities and being treated unfairly. Additionally, they often have to adapt their gender expression to avoid ridicule or reprimand. The study recommends that Malaysian organizations should recognize a third gender, introduce laws to protect transgender individuals from discrimination, and allow transgender employees to change their gender designation or name upon coming out. The study also suggests that transgender individuals should work hard to demonstrate their competence, which can help change negative perceptions. Overall, the study highlights the need for organizations to create a more inclusive workplace environment that recognizes and accommodates the diverse gender identities of transgender individuals.