HR experts deem PETRONAS ex-audit head’s court victory hollow with obvious dishonest behaviour
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The Industrial Court originally ruled in Syed Fazal Syed Thajudeen's favour by awarding him RM772,005. It applied the principle of proportionality by deciding that termination was too harsh given his 13 years of clean service and lack of criminal charges.
From the original report
A PYRRHIC victory is a win that comes at such a great cost that it feels like a defeat.
It is attributed to King Pyrrhus of Epirus, a Greek leader whose army beat the Romans at the Battle of Asculum in 279 BC. However, he lost so many soldiers and trusted officers that he could not replace them ultimately losing the war.
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- Sep 2, 2026
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