‘Sweet victory’ for ex-manager unfairly sacked by Bank Negara
Y Kohila recounts the embarrassment she felt while being escorted out of the central bank’s premises seven years ago.
PETALING JAYA: A former manager who was unfairly sacked seven years ago by Bank Negara Malaysia described the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s ruling in her favour today as “sweet justice”.
Holding back tears, Y Kohila recounted the embarrassment she felt while being escorted out of the central bank’s premises after her dismissal.
“My colleagues were all there telling me to come back, but I told them that was the last time I’d be stepping in (there). But today, justice finally (prevails). That is the sweetest thing,” she told reporters outside the courthouse.
Earlier today, the High Court held that the central bank had deprived Kohila of the right to be heard when she was dismissed after allegations of misconduct following her involvement in political activities.
Justice Ahmad Bache said there had been a breach of natural justice in the bank’s refusal to allow Kohila’s request to bring witnesses to the domestic inquiry, be represented by a lawyer of her choice and be provided documents to prepare her case
Parti Sosialis Malaysia deputy chairman S Arutchelvan said that Kohila’s victory in the High Court today set a “critical precedent” for all who had been denied to bring witnesses and lawyers into domestic inquiries.
Kohila was represented by Ambiga Sreenevasan, Gokul Radhakrishnan, Sarah Ho and KS Bawani, while Steven Thiru and Janice Teo appeared for the central bank.
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