25-07-2025
KESUMA Launches Industrial Court Awards Compilation
PUTRAJAYA, July 25 (Bernama) – The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) has launched the Selected Awards of the Malaysian Industrial Court book, compiling 28 landmark awards issued by the Chairmen of the Industrial Court of Malaysia (MPM) from January 2023 to January 2025.
In a statement today, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the 524-page book, launched yesterday during the 2025 Industrial Relations Lecture Series, is the first-ever publication of its kind by the MPM.
He said the publication marks a historic first for the Industrial Court, aimed at providing a comprehensive reference for legal practitioners, employers, workers and stakeholders involved in industrial dispute resolution.
'This book not only compiles key decisions of the MPM, but also offers practical guidance on major labour issues such as employment misconduct, work performance, workforce reduction, and the implications of non-compliance with awards,' he said.
Sim said the initiative is seen as a strategic step to enhance transparency, consistency and predictability in the MPM's decisions, thereby supporting policy development in employment based on real-world legal precedents and data.
He said 100 copies will be printed in the first phase and distributed to all Court Chairpmen, institutions of higher learning, industry players and key stakeholders, including relevant government agencies.
'A digital version of the book will also be made available to ensure wider accessibility,' he said.
On the 2025 Industrial Relations Lecture Series, Sim said the inaugural programme organised by MPM served as a platform to gather key stakeholders within the industrial relations ecosystem.
The one-day event was attended by MPM officers, representatives of government agencies, lawyers, employers, trade unions and law students.
