Understanding Domestic Inquiry Under Section 14 (EA)

8 April 2026, Wednesday | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm | Crystal Crown Petaling Jaya

[HRD Corp Claimable Course]

Introduction

A domestic inquiry is an internal investigation process that is launched when an employer needs to determine whether an employee has committed an act (or acts) of misconduct. Under section 14 of Malaysia’s Employment Act 1955, employers have a statutory obligation to conduct a ‘due inquiry’ to ascertain whether an employee is guilty of misconduct before they can dismiss or impose a major penalty on them.

Objectives 

Domestic Inquiry and the procedures that must be adhered in conducting a Domestic Inquiry. The course will include a presentation on the concept, processes, roles and responsibilities in conducting a Domestic Inquiry. Also, the participants would be given an opportunity to participate in a mock Domestic Inquiry where they would be able to experience various roles such as Chairman, Panel Member, Prosecutor and Accused. Participants upon completion of this course would be competent in handling a Domestic Inquiry.

Who Should Attend

All those involved in handling personnel and industrial relations functions.

Methodology

Power-point presentation, discussions and case studies

Course Outline

• What is misconduct?
• What is Domestic Inquiry?
• Strengthening the employment framework in the company.
• Circumstances Where an Employer Can Terminate an Employee Immediately
• How Unfair Dismissal Complaints Affect the Employer When a Domestic Inquiry (DI) Is Not Conducted
• Recommended Punishments and Sentences for Guilty Employees

Trainer’s Profile

Robert Siva has obtained his professional education in Management and Logistics Management and Operations UK and holds an MBA in Business Administration majoring in Logistics Management & Administration. He holds other certifications, which includes, Purchasing & Material Management.

He has also been certified as Pegawai Penilaian (PP) under the Majlis Latihan Vokasional
Kebangsaan (MLVK). He has vast experience of more than 33 years of working experience in the field of Manufacturing, Production, Trading and Forwarding operational activities which including Logistics, Shipping, Supervisory, Management & Human Resources.

Participation Fee

RM1,188.00 per person  – Inclusive of lunch, tea breaks, course notes, certificate of participation, and 8% SST.

HRD Corp Claimable Course – refer to the training brochure for claim details.