20 YEARS OF SERVICE VS. ONE SERIOUS BREACH: THE STORY OF AWARD NO. 965

This digital podcast details Award No. 965 of 2024 from the Industrial Court of Malaysia, concerning a wrongful dismissal claim filed by Chan Fook Chin against Timbora Sdn. Bhd. After more than 20 years of service, the claimant was terminated following a domestic inquiry that found him guilty of serious financial misconduct. The company provided evidence that the employee attempted to misappropriate funds by submitting inflated commission claims and making fraudulent double claims for petrol expenses. While the claimant argued the dismissal was unjust, the court found his actions constituted a fundamental breach of fiduciary trust. Ultimately, the Chairman ruled that the employer had just cause for the termination based on a balance of probabilities. Consequently, the court dismissed the claimant’s request for reinstatement and back wages.