Managing Retrenchment & VSS in Malaysia
Malaysian Export Academy (HRD Corp Registered Training Provider) Presents
Programme No.: 10001689576
9 June 2026, Tuesday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm | ZOOM Virtual Platform
[HRD Corp Claimable Course]
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Objectives
- Understand legal requirements under the Employment Act 1955 Malaysia and industrial relations framework
- Differentiate retrenchment vs VSS vs MSS (Mutual Separation Scheme)
- Apply fair selection criteria and avoid wrongful dismissal claims
- Design compliant VSS packages
- Manage employee communication and reputational risk
- Handle disputes and litigation risks
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Course Outline
- Role of Department of Labour Malaysia & Industrial Court Malaysia
- What is retrenchment? (redundancy, restructuring, closure)
- Code of Conduct for Industrial Harmony (best practices)
- Step-by-step retrenchment process
- Risk areas
- VSS & MSS Design
- Legal enforceability of VSS agreements
- Managing Risks & Employee Relations
- Dealing with unions & collective agreements
- Disputes, Case Law & Best Practices
- Compliance checklist mindset
- Risk avoidance strategies
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Who Should Attend
Business Owners, CEOs, Finance Managers, Department Heads, HR Personnel
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Trainer’s Profile
KUNJU KRISNAN NAIR
- HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
- Ex-Session Court Judge
Kunju Krisnan Nair is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in the legal and judicial sectors. He holds an LLB Honours degree from the University of London, a Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) from the University of Malaya, and was called to the Malaysian Bar in 2005. Additionally, he obtained a BSc and Diploma in Education from the University of Malaya.
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Participation Fee
RM972.00 per personÂ
# Fee inclusive of e-Notes, e-Certificate of Participation and 8% SST
HRD Corp Claimable Course – refer to the training brochure for claim details.
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Registration Details
Organiser:Â Malaysian Export Academy Sdn Bhd (MyCoID: 791613A)
Contact Person:Â Eryna |Â Email:Â eryna.mexa@gmail.com
Payment:Â Kindly make bank transfer payment to Account No: 800 221 0777 of CIMB Bank, payable to Malaysian Export Academy Sdn Bhd.
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