UTM professor wins bid to quash dismissal, but no reinstatement yet
The Johor Bahru High Court has ordered Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to reconsider the dismissal of an associate professor due to procedural unfairness. While the court did not order immediate reinstatement, it ruled that the disciplinary process failed to provide the professor a fair opportunity to defend herself.
Why it matters
The ruling reinforces legal standards for due process and fair disciplinary procedures within academic and institutional settings.
The Johor Bahru High Court has ordered UTM to reconsider the dismissal of associate professor B Malarvili after ruling that the disciplinary process was procedurally unfair. (Wikimedia Commons pic)
PETALING JAYA: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) must reconsider its dismissal of an associate professor after the High Court in Johor Bahru ruled that the disciplinary process had denied her a fair opportunity to defend herself.
Judicial Commissioner Budiman Lutfi Mohamed set aside the disciplinary committee’s decision on Nov 29, 2024, which upheld eight charges against associate professor B Malarvili and maintained her dismissal, effective June 4 that year.
He ordered UTM to review the case afresh, disclose relevant evidence, allow Malarvili to make further representations and consider whether witnesses should be heard or further investigations carried out.
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