Employment Law Falsified receipts, broken trust: Malaysian court clarifies grounds for dismissal While employers must follow fair procedures, deliberate deception justifies termination iStock.com/Shay Isaacs Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Wednesday 25 March 2026 Recent decisions from Malaysia’s Industrial Court reaffirm that dishonesty, particularly in the context of expense claims, will generally be viewed as gross misconduct justifying dismissal. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Failure to clarify cross-border trip backfires on Malaysian firm Compensation Malaysia resets “entry price” with higher EP thresholds Work Permits Malaysia’s digital permit platform unlikely to improve efficiency Compliance Malaysia warns of expatriate employment abuses