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LMY* (“The Claimant”) v. MI Sdn Bhd* (“The Company”) Malaysia Industrial Court Award No. 1403 of 2023 The Case: The Findings: The Outcome: In summary, the business faced financial difficulties. Employee was offered the option of voluntary dismissal through the MSS. Employee was dissatisfied with the MSS offered. Employee rejected the MSS and chose to … Read more

C.I.* (“The Claimant”) v. MTHM Sdn Bhd* (“The Company”) Malaysia Industrial Court Award No. 1423 of 2023 The Case: The Findings: The Outcome: As long as the employer exercises its discretion not to confirm a probationer in good faith, the court will not interfere the decision to release the employee. Oh, and let’s not forget … Read more

AH* (“the Claimant”) v. NN Sdn Bhd* (“the Company”) Malaysia Industrial Court Award No. 1466 of 2023 The Case: The Findings: The Outcome: Although the Covid-19 pandemic has brought challenges to many businesses, it should not be used as a blanket excuse for retrenching employees whose roles still exist within the company simply due to … Read more

1. I finalized another project with seekAsia. 2. I successfully went live on YouTube for the first time. 3. I participated in a recruitment bid with Hunters International. 4. I went on my first cruise holiday with my husband, celebrating our Wood Anniversary. 5. I met up with Choobub’s founder Dr. Eric and talked for … Read more

When we make a mistake for the first time, it’s because we are inexperienced. When we make the same mistake for the second time, it’s because we are careless. When we make the same fucking mistake for the third time, it’s because we are just stubborn. But when we make the same mistake for the … Read more

Many times I have found myself trapped in situations where my emotions had clouded my judgement. That is why for the longest time I have this “Dilarang Bodoh” poster in my office to serve as a daily reminder. A reminder to stay vigilant, to resist the allure of impulsive decisions, and to steer clear of … Read more

The Situation: I have worked in the company for 5 years as an executive. There was a position open for a manager, a role that I believe I am qualified for. However, the promotion was given to another executive who has been with the company for only one year, and happens to be a personal … Read more

The Situation: I have a colleague with whom I used to be close. However, recently, I have sensed that something is wrong in our relationship. She has become distant and stopped talking to me. It’s disheartening when she doesn’t return my greetings in the morning anymore. I miss our times together. What can I do … Read more

The Situation: I have received a new job offer. My notice period is 3 months but my potential employer can only wait for 1 month. They have agreed to buy out 2 months of my notice period. However, my current boss refuses to release me, stating that they need the full 3 months to find … Read more

The Situation: My boss likes to give me last-minute work. My office hour is from 9:00am to 6:00pm, Mondays to Fridays but my boss often assigns tasks around 5.30pm, causing me to work late. Sometimes, my boss schedules calls after office hour at 9.00pm and frequently texts me over the weekend, expecting an immediate response. … Read more