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Industrial Court orders BFM to pay RM358,400 to ex-presenter over 2019 dismissal
The Industrial Court has ruled that BFM Media Sdn Bhd must compensate a former producer and presenter, finding the broadcaster failed to provide concrete evidence to justify the 2019 termination. The decision emphasizes that suspicion alone cannot serve as grounds for dismissal.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — The Industrial Court has ordered BFM Media Sdn Bhd to pay RM358,400 to a former producer and presenter, ruling that the radio broadcaster's 2019 dismissal lacked proper justification.
The court found that BFM Media had failed to furnish substantive evidence to support its decision to terminate the employee, with the judge noting that suspicion cannot substitute for proof in matters of dismissal. The judgment underscores the employer's obligation to demonstrate legitimate grounds for such personnel decisions.
The compensation awarded covers the severance and damages owed to the former presenter. The case highlights the importance of procedural fairness and evidentiary standards in employment disputes within Malaysia's industrial relations framework.
The ruling serves as a reminder to employers of their responsibilities under Malaysian labour law, particularly regarding the burden of proof required when dismissing employees. BFM Media's failure to meet this standard has resulted in significant financial liability.