A Practice Built on Steady, Principled Employment Law Counsel
Bakti Law has been advising employers and employees across Malaysia on workplace legal matters since 2014. We bring a measured, informed approach to each matter — large or small.
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Bakti Law was established in George Town, Penang, with a straightforward purpose: to offer sound employment law advice to Malaysian employers and employees who need clear, reliable guidance — not complicated legal opinions delivered without context.
The practice focuses exclusively on employment and labour law. This focused scope allows us to maintain a thorough, current understanding of the Employment Act 1955, the Industrial Relations Act 1967, related subsidiary legislation, and the developing body of Industrial Court awards and decisions that shape how Malaysian labour law is applied in practice.
Over more than a decade, we have assisted small businesses drafting their first employment contracts, HR managers developing company-wide policy frameworks, and individuals navigating dismissal or wage dispute proceedings. Each matter receives direct, personal attention from a qualified practitioner — not a junior clerk under minimal supervision.
Our Mission
To make qualified employment law counsel accessible and understandable for employers building responsible workplaces and employees seeking clarity about their legal position.
Our Vision
A Malaysian workplace where employment relationships are founded on clear, compliant documentation and disputes are handled with procedural integrity on both sides.
Our Values
Clarity in communication. Precision in documentation. Fairness in approach. Discretion in all matters. We hold these not as marketing claims but as working practices.
Our Team
A small, dedicated team focused entirely on employment and labour law matters across Malaysia.
Ahmad Hakim
Called to the Malaysian Bar in 2009 with a focus on employment and industrial relations law. Has represented clients before the Industrial Court, Labour Court, and High Court.
Siti Liyana
Specialises in employment contract drafting and HR policy development. Works closely with SMEs navigating Malaysian statutory requirements for the first time.
Rajan Thambipillai
Supports client engagements on matter administration, legal research, and document preparation. Brings a background in HR management to the team's practical understanding.
Professional Standards & Practice
The standards that shape how every engagement at Bakti Law is conducted.
Bar Council Membership
All solicitors at Bakti Law are members of the Malaysian Bar in good standing, subject to the conduct rules and standards of the Legal Profession Act 1976.
Solicitor-Client Privilege
All communications with Bakti Law are protected by legal professional privilege. Client information is never disclosed to third parties without informed consent.
Document Security
Client documents are handled through secure channels. Physical files are maintained in restricted access storage. Electronic records are managed on encrypted systems.
Continuing Professional Development
Our team engages in regular CPD activities, including Bar Council seminars on employment law developments, Industrial Court practice updates, and legislative changes.
Conflict of Interest Checks
Before accepting any new matter, we conduct a conflict check against existing and former client records to ensure we can act without compromising any duty owed.
Clear Fee Arrangements
Engagement terms and fee arrangements are documented in writing before work begins. Clients receive a clear statement of scope, deliverables, and payment conditions at the outset.
Employment Law Practice in George Town, Penang
Bakti Law operates from Menara Northam in George Town, Penang — one of the principal commercial addresses in Northern Malaysia. The location reflects the practice's commitment to serving the employment law needs of businesses and workers in Penang, Kedah, Perak, and across Peninsular Malaysia.
Malaysian employment law operates within a detailed statutory framework. The Employment Act 1955 sets out minimum terms and conditions of employment for workers earning below a monthly wage threshold, while the Industrial Relations Act 1967 governs the relationship between employers, employees, and trade unions. The interplay between these statutes and the accumulated body of Industrial Court awards requires practitioners who maintain an active, current familiarity with how decisions are developing — not merely with the legislation as it stands on paper.
Beyond statutory compliance, employment law matters carry a human dimension. Disputes over termination, questions about workplace conduct, and the structuring of HR policies each affect people's livelihoods and working environments. Bakti Law approaches each matter with that in mind — providing practical advice that clients can act on, while treating the people involved with the consideration their circumstances deserve.
Whether you are an SME in Penang drafting your first formal employment agreements, a multinational subsidiary reviewing the compliance of your Malaysian HR policies, or an individual employee seeking clarity on your rights following a dismissal — Bakti Law is in a position to provide informed, direct counsel. We invite you to reach out through the contact section on our homepage.
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If you have a workplace legal matter you would like to discuss, we are happy to hear from you. Initial enquiries are welcome and carry no obligation.
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