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Case Spotlight: When “Mutual” in a MSA isn’t Mutual

Case Spotlight: When “Mutual” in a MSA isn’t Mutual

by DNH (BD) | Jul 9, 2025 | Employment Law

Mutual Separation Agreements (MSAs) are widely used to bring employment relationships to a close on amicable terms. When done properly, an MSA can help employers avoid protracted litigation and offer employees a dignified exit.  However, any missteps can instantly...
Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Act 2024 – Malaysia’s Green Future

Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Act 2024 – Malaysia’s Green Future

by DNH (BD) | Jul 4, 2025 | Corporate Newsletter

This update is particularly relevant for businesses in energy production, manufacturing, chemical industries, and heavy industries with high CO2 emissions, as well as those involved in carbon capture technologies and sustainability initiatives. The Dewan Negara...
Case Spotlight: Defiance in the Workplace – When Refusal Becomes Insubordination

Case Spotlight: Defiance in the Workplace – When Refusal Becomes Insubordination

by DNH (BD) | Jul 1, 2025 | Employment Law

What happens when an employee repeatedly refuses to follow the company’s instructions, despite being given multiple chances and alternatives? In the workplace, such defiance is known as insubordination which could be viewed as a serious misconduct that warrants...
Case Spotlight: Productivity Allowance is Part of Wages

Case Spotlight: Productivity Allowance is Part of Wages

by DNH (BD) | Jun 24, 2025 | Employment Law

“Productivity allowance” is a payment typically used to incentivize employees for their availability, readiness, or contribution to business output beyond their basic job scope. In industries like aviation, such allowances are often tied to operational readiness and...
Can Not Having a Work Permit Get You Fired for Misconduct?

Can Not Having a Work Permit Get You Fired for Misconduct?

by DNH (BD) | Jun 11, 2025 | Employment Law

In Fernandez Melissa Joan v Tadika Celik Comel Sdn Bhd, the court had to decide whether an employee could be dismissed for not having a valid work permit – even though she tried to get one. Brief Facts Melissa, a Singaporean, was married to a Malaysian and...
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