Some 800 former workers of Nikko Electronics, who were part of the 950 people who lost their jobs overnight after the company closed down its Penang factory in July, have brought their matter to the Labour Court.
They are seeking retrenchment compensation amounting to RM6 million, comprising the termination benefits, and salary in lieu.
The Butterworth Labour [...]

The employees of Nikko Electronics, who lost their jobs after the company closed down its operation in Prai, Penang 3 days ago, may breath some sigh of relief, albeit a little.
Following the sudden termination of the company’s 950 employees, a number of manufacturing companies around in Penang have jumped to the furore by offering job [...]

Nikko Electronics, which ceased its Penang factory operation yesterday, landed itself into trouble with the government authorities after terminating the service of its 950 employees without notice.
Its conduct has been in violation with the Employment Act 1955, which requires a company wishing to terminate its operation to give a one month notice to its employees [...]

950 employees of Nikko Electronics Berhad today lost their jobs after the Japanese company decided to close down its factory in Prai, Penang today.
Workers turning up at the factory today were met with a surprise after receiving termination letter instead instead of resuming duty. Majority of them are production workers, including technician and operators. More [...]