Disputes Understanding Malaysia’s “just case or excuse” principle in dismissals With hefty awards, Industrial Court emphasises justification for staff terminations iStock.com/Andrzej Rostek Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 14 August 2025 Two recent rulings by Malaysia’s Industrial Court showcase the steep financial and reputational costs of wrongful and unfair dismissals, with two senior employees awarded more than RM3m (£525 Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Training Malaysia redefines “contract of service” to streamline statutes Disputes Advising resignation not coercion, rules Malaysian court Retirement Contractual retirement clauses key for terminations in Malaysia Covid-19 Malaysian court backs engineer who refused covid testing