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New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
GLC VP wins RM1.3mil payout over unlawful dismissal
KUALA LUMPUR: The Industrial Court has ordered Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (Bioeconomy Corp) to pay RM1.31 million in compensation to its former vice-president of corporate and finance, after the High Court ruled his dismissal was without just cause. Syed Agil Syed Hashim, who served with the company from February 2006 to September 2020, was informed that his contract would not be renewed. It was argued his employment was on a fixed-term basis, and the Industrial Court initially agreed in a 2023 ruling. However, in January this year, the High Court overturned that decision, finding that Syed Agil's employment had been dismissed without just cause or excuse. "By virtue of this finding, it necessarily follows that the Claimant's employment was not on a fixed-term basis but was permanent in nature," The court ordered the case to be sent back to the Industrial Court solely for assessment of compensation. Industrial Court chairman Pravin Kaur Jessy awarded Syed Agil RM554,400 in compensation in lieu of reinstatement and RM760,320 in backwages, after a 20 per cent deduction for post-dismissal earnings. Syed Agil was earning RM39,600 a month at the time of his dismissal. He remained unemployed for six months before joining the Perak State Development Corporation, where he became group chief executive officer. The company was also ordered to make the necessary statutory deductions and EPF contributions, and to pay the balance within 30 days. Nur Zur'Ain Mat Ramlee represented the claimant, while Abdul Aziz Hamzah appeared for the company.
Malay Mail
02-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Smuggled bonsai trees ‘could threaten crops': Kelantan border op nets RM1.3m plants from Thailand
KOTA BARU, May 2 — The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle ornamental plants from a neighbouring country by intercepting a lorry carrying over 2,000 bonsai trees during an operation dubbed 'Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan' in the KTJ Pos JP1 Pak Teh Kana area here on Tuesday. Its commander, Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said that members of the GOF 18th Battalion conducted the seizure at 7.20 pm as a result of a routine patrol in the nearby border area. 'The inspection of the lorry found 2,780 bonsai trees suspected to be brought in from Thailand without any valid documents. 'These trees are believed to contain pests and diseases that can threaten local crops,' he said in a statement today. He also said that the 29-year-old lorry driver, a local man, was detained for further investigation, while the total value of the seizure, including the vehicle, was estimated at RM1.31 million. 'The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976 (Act 167), and all seized items have been handed over to the Kelantan Plant Biosecurity Division for further action,' he also said. Nik Ros Azhan added said that the GOF will continue to enhance monitoring and operations at the country's borders to curb smuggling activities that could jeopardise the country's biosecurity, particularly in the agriculture and plantation sectors. He urged the public to report any information related to smuggling activities to the authorities to help maintain the country's safety and well-being. — Bernama
The Sun
02-05-2025
- The Sun
GOF foils smuggling activities of bonsai trees worth over RM1 mln
KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle ornamental plants from a neighbouring country by intercepting a lorry carrying over 2,000 bonsai trees during an operation dubbed 'Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan' in the KTJ Pos JP1 Pak Teh Kana area here on Tuesday. Its commander, Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said that members of the GOF 18th Battalion conducted the seizure at 7.20 pm as a result of a routine patrol in the nearby border area. 'The inspection of the lorry found 2,780 bonsai trees suspected to be brought in from Thailand without any valid documents. 'These trees are believed to contain pests and diseases that can threaten local crops,' he said in a statement today. He also said that the 29-year-old lorry driver, a local man, was detained for further investigation, while the total value of the seizure, including the vehicle, was estimated at RM1.31 million. 'The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976 (Act 167), and all seized items have been handed over to the Kelantan Plant Biosecurity Division for further action,' he also said. Nik Ros Azhan added said that the GOF will continue to enhance monitoring and operations at the country's borders to curb smuggling activities that could jeopardise the country's biosecurity, particularly in the agriculture and plantation sectors. He urged the public to report any information related to smuggling activities to the authorities to help maintain the country's safety and well-being.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- The Sun
GOF foils smuggling activities of bonsai trees
KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle ornamental plants from a neighbouring country by intercepting a lorry carrying over 2,000 bonsai trees during an operation dubbed 'Op Taring Wawasan Kelantan' in the KTJ Pos JP1 Pak Teh Kana area here on Tuesday. Its commander, Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said that members of the GOF 18th Battalion conducted the seizure at 7.20 pm as a result of a routine patrol in the nearby border area. 'The inspection of the lorry found 2,780 bonsai trees suspected to be brought in from Thailand without any valid documents. 'These trees are believed to contain pests and diseases that can threaten local crops,' he said in a statement today. He also said that the 29-year-old lorry driver, a local man, was detained for further investigation, while the total value of the seizure, including the vehicle, was estimated at RM1.31 million. 'The case is being investigated under Section 5 of the Plant Quarantine Act 1976 (Act 167), and all seized items have been handed over to the Kelantan Plant Biosecurity Division for further action,' he also said. Nik Ros Azhan added said that the GOF will continue to enhance monitoring and operations at the country's borders to curb smuggling activities that could jeopardise the country's biosecurity, particularly in the agriculture and plantation sectors. He urged the public to report any information related to smuggling activities to the authorities to help maintain the country's safety and well-being.
