86.94pct Of Dismissal Cases Resolved At The Industrial Court - DoSM

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- A total of 86.94 per cent (pct) of dismissal cases have been resolved at the Industrial Court of Malaysia (MPM) over a five-year period from 2019 to 2023.

Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said this was among the findings of a study on case management at the MPM (by category).

He said a total of 53,024 case data were received from the MPM iduring the five-year period.

“The second highest category of cases is non-compliance with awards and collective agreements, which accounts for 9.74pct while the percentage for other categories ranges from 0.04pct to 1.62pct,” he said after launching the Case Management Study Report at MPM here today.

Mohd Uzir said the top five states with the highest case settlement percentages over the five-year period were Selangor with 47.61 pct, Kuala Lumpur (17.82 pct), Johor (6.66 pct), Penang (5.81 pct) and Perak (4.63 pct).

The study also highlighted that male complainants were the largest group in dismissal cases, accounting for 72.99 pct compared to 27.01 pct female complainants.

Regarding the involvement of trade unions and employers, it was found that 77.78 pct of cases involved trade unions, while 22.22 pct involved employers.

The manufacturing sector led the involvement in resolving collective agreement-related cases, at 59.34 pct, followed by logistics (8.30pct) and financial services (6.76 pct).

The study further revealed that 96.71 pct of collective agreement applications at MPM were renewals, while 3.29 pct were new agreements.

The study also examined the use of mediation to resolve disputes, with 8,020 mediation sessions held over the five years. These sessions were primarily conducted by the Chairman of the Court (80.96 pct) and the Assistant Registrar (19.04 pct).

Kuala Lumpur recorded the highest percentage of mediation sessions, at 66.49 pct, followed by Penang (25.43 pct) and Perak (3.31 pct).

Mohd Uzir highlighted that the study identified eight strategic focus areas, with 21 initiatives and 21 action plans aimed at improving case management at MPM.

These include strengthening case management, improving MPM management efficiency, reviewing and improving the labour education module and strengthening existing data management for better record-keeping.

The study, conducted from Feb 8 to Dec 31, 2024, covered data on completed cases, pending cases, settlements through mediation, collective agreements, and awards issued.

in addition, 19 focus group discussions and interviews were conducted, involving 69 representatives from ministries, departments, agencies, academics, employers' associations, and trade unions.

The study is policy-oriented, designed to assist policymakers and stakeholders in improving policies, legislation, and the implementation of existing programmes. It offers practical recommendations that can help enhance the management and outcomes of industrial relations.

-- BERNAMA