Federal Court’s Reinstatement Order Reignites Debate on Fixed-Term Employment : A case study on Ooi Mei Chien v. Osram Opto Semiconductors Sdn Bhd & Ahmad Zahri bin Mirza Abdul Hamid v AIMS Cyberjaya Sdn Bhd [2020] 5 MLJ 58

In a bold and precedent-reaffirming decision on 17 June 2025 for the case of Ooi Mei Chien v. Osram Opto Semiconductors Sdn Bhd, the Federal Court of Malaysia ordered the reinstatement of a former senior executive, rejecting the notion that monetary compensation should be the default remedy even for high-ranking roles. The case made waves…

How To Become A Malaysian Permanent Resident (PR)?

Malaysia’s PR system is strict with approvals; granted on a case-by-case basis by the Immigration Department. There is no automatic right to PR, even after many years in Malaysia. However, certain pathways increase your chances. 1. Eligibility Pathways for Malaysian PR A. Long-Term Residents (5+ Years on a Valid Pass) Must have lived in Malaysia…