{
  "id": 12269062,
  "title": "Syarikat wajar pecat pegawai sorok sabitan jenayah, putus mahkamah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/syarikat-wajar-pecat-pegawai-sorok-sabitan-jenayah-putus-mahkamah-12269062",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/06/syarikat-wajar-pecat-pegawai-sorok-sabitan-jenayah-putus-mahkamah"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The president of the Pulau Pinang Company Board of Directors, Rusita Md Lazim, stated that employers generally have the right to terminate employees without notice, but such action should follow fair procedural procedures. The concealment of criminal activity during the acceptance of a job offer is a serious matter, as it undermines the trust and confidence that form the basis of employment relationships, according to the Board of Directors. The president emphasized that covering up criminal activity does not grant employers an absolute right to terminate an employee automatically, but when employees deliberately provide false statements or conceal material evidence of criminal activity during the hiring process, such dishonesty can be considered serious misconduct and a valid reason for termination. Consequently, the board upheld the dismissal of a health and safety officer by Joe Green Precast Sdn Bhd. Rusita explained that the position required a person of high integrity, adherence to regulations, and risk management skills. \"The company realizes the slim chances of acceptance if the individual admits to previous misconduct and disciplinary action for theft, as it clearly indicates the hidden intent behind the action, which is difficult to forgive,\" she said at a recent award ceremony. She added that full trust drives the company to hire individuals who can be trusted without hesitation, and thus, its inability to conceal the relevant information makes the alleged misconduct serious. The main arguments of the prosecution included his unawareness of the court proceedings, a fine of RM5,000 for theft from one of his former employers, and claiming \"N/A\" or not applicable in response to questions about his criminal record. \"The board found this reasoning unenforceable. The employer's confidence in him was shaken when it discovered an individual responsible for safeguarding valuable assets had a hidden criminal past due to theft from previous employers. Even without prior investigation, criminal activity can still be a basis for termination if the type of misconduct undermines the person's suitability to serve in a position of trust,\" she said. The prosecution's service lasted 10 months after he was hired as a health and safety officer at the company's plant in Senai and Seelong in April 2021. The company was represented by lawyer SK Low, while G Sritharan represented the prosecution.",
  "summary": "Mahkamah Perusahaan putuskan, ketidakjujuran dalam deklarasi kerja merupakan isu serius, jadi asas kukuh pemecatan serta-merta.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Syarikat wajar pecat pegawai sorok sabitan jenayah, putus mahkamah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/syarikat-wajar-pecat-pegawai-sorok-sabitan-jenayah-putus-mahkamah",
        "published": "2026-10-06T00:30:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}