KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6, 2026 — A company was justified in dismissing an employee after discovering that he had concealed a previous criminal conviction, the High Court has ruled.
The court found that the employee’s failure to disclose his conviction amounted to a serious breach of his obligations to the company and justified the termination of his employment.
The ruling underscores that employees may be required to disclose relevant criminal convictions, particularly where such information is sought during employment or recruitment.
The court’s decision reinforces an employer’s right to take disciplinary action when an employee deliberately withholds material information that could affect the employment relationship.
The case also highlights the importance of honesty and full disclosure by employees when providing information to their employers.
-FMT
