Judgment day for estate workers after 23-year wait for compensation

Martin VengadesanPublished: Apr 4, 2019 1:51 AM | Updated: Apr 4, 2019 6:34 AM

Today will be a day of destiny for 120 former workers of the Padang Meha Hup Seng Estate, who have waited 23 years for their termination, layoff, ex-gratia and housing benefits.

The Court of Appeal is set to rule on a 1995 settlement agreement between East Asiatic Company (M) Sdn Bhd and MBF Holdings Bhd, and decide if these workers are liable for compensation...

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