OVERVIEW

This training program helps employees and managers understand how to identify, prevent, and respond to workplace bullying and harassment. The course focuses on creating a respectful workplace culture and ensuring compliance with Malaysian employment laws.

OBJECTIVES OF THIS TRAINING

From this course, participants will have knowledge of

• Understand what constitutes workplace bullying and harassment.
• Recognize behaviours that may amount to harassment or sexual harassment.
• Understand the legal obligations of employers and employees in Malaysia.
• Learn the proper reporting and complaint handling procedures.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace environment.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Employees, Supervisors, Managers, HR Personnel, Compliance Officers.

TRAINING VALUE

• Complaint procedure flowchart
• Assessment method 

COURSE OUTLINE

9.00am

MODULE 1: Introduction & Code

• Introduction
• Code of Conduct for prevention & Eradication of harassment at the Workplace.

MODULE 2: Types of Harassment

• Action (s) Accompanied by an Employment Threat or Benefit.
• Action (s) Creating a Hostile Work Environment.
• Coercion.
• Impact on Individuals and Organisations
• Sexual harassment
• Cyber harassment

10.30am Morning Break

10.45am

MODULE 3: Legislation Framework and Recent Implementation in Malaysia

• Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025 and the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2025

• Protection from Harassment Act (POHA)
• Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TAFEP)
• Mediation
• Formal resolutions

1.00pm Lunch Break

2.00pm

MODULE 4: Reporting, Investigation and Prevention

• How employees can report bullying or harassment
• Internal complaint procedures
• HR’s role in handling complaints
• Basic workplace investigation process
• Domestic inquiry overview
• Preventive strategies for organisations

3.30pm Afternoon Break

3.45pm

MODULE 5: The Mechanism

• In- House Mechanism to combat Sexual Harassment
• Complaint/Grievance Procedure
• Disciplinary Rules and Penalties
• Promote Respectful Behaviour

5.00pm End of Training