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Employment
Can Your Employer Retrench You in Malaysia?
Your employer can retrench you in Malaysia, but the retrenchment must be based on genuine redundancy and carried out fairly.
1 July 2026 · 6 min read
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Is a No Refund Policy Legal in Malaysia for Unused Packages?
A no refund policy may not be valid for unused service packages in Malaysia. Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act 1999 limits what businesses can charge.
1 July 2026 · 6 min read
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Sexual Harassment at Work in Malaysia: What Should You Do First?
If you are facing sexual harassment at work, preserve evidence, make a clear complaint, and know your options under Malaysian law.
1 July 2026 · 6 min read
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Can You Be Dismissed During Probation in Malaysia?
Probation does not mean your employer can dismiss you for any reason. Here is what probationers and employers should know in Malaysia.
25 June 2026 · 6 min read
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Can Your Employer Reject Your Resignation in Malaysia?
Your employer cannot stop a valid resignation just by saying they reject it. Here is what employees and employers should know in Malaysia.
25 June 2026 · 6 min read
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Constructive Dismissal in Malaysia: When Quitting Is Treated as Being Dismissed
Quitting can sometimes be treated as dismissal if the employer's conduct forced the employee to resign. Here is what constructive dismissal means in Malaysia.
25 June 2026 · 6 min read
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What Should You Do If You Receive a Warning Letter?
A warning letter is not the end of your employment, but it can become important evidence. Here is what employees and employers should know.
25 June 2026 · 6 min read
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Can You Be Fired Without a Warning Letter in Malaysia?
An employer may dismiss an employee without a warning letter in some cases, but the dismissal must still be fair and supported by proper reasons.
17 June 2026 · 6 min read
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Can the Police Check Your Phone?
Police can check your phone only where there is a lawful basis connected to an investigation, search, or arrest. Here is what you should know in Malaysia.
16 June 2026 · 6 min read
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What Is a Summary Judgment Application?
A summary judgment application asks the court to decide a civil claim without a full trial because there is no genuine defence. Here is how it works in Malaysia.
16 June 2026 · 6 min read
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Debt Recovery: What To Do If Someone Refuses to Pay?
If someone refuses to pay you in Malaysia, you may issue a demand, negotiate, file a civil claim, obtain judgment, and enforce it. Here is what to know.
11 June 2026 · 6 min read
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What Is a Default Judgment and How Can It Be Set Aside?
A default judgment can be entered if a defendant fails to respond to a civil claim. Here is what it means and how it may be set aside in Malaysia.
11 June 2026 · 6 min read
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