Nomera · About Us
A considered practice for Malaysian employment matters.
Nomera was established to provide employment law advisory that is honest, well-grounded in Malaysian legislation, and free of unnecessary complexity.
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How Nomera came about.
Nomera began from a straightforward observation: employment matters in Malaysia are often handled either too casually — with templates that do not reflect current legislative requirements — or at a cost and complexity that is out of proportion to what the situation calls for.
The practice was set up to sit between those two points. Each engagement is approached with care, is grounded in the relevant Malaysian legislation and decided cases, and results in a written deliverable that the client can use and retain.
Nomera works from its office in Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. The location reflects a deliberate choice to be accessible to the businesses and individuals who form the bulk of the client base — companies with offices in and around Hartamas, Bangsar, Mont Kiara, and the surrounding areas, as well as employees who find themselves in a difficult position and need a clear account of where they stand.
The practice covers three main areas: employment contract and policy review for employers, disciplinary and termination advisory for both employers and employees, and a structured industrial relations programme for larger organisations that want considered ongoing support.
Every engagement produces a written advisory note or document set. Verbal discussions are useful, but the written record is what the client takes away and what holds up if a matter is later reviewed by a third party.
The team communicates in plain terms. Legal analysis is provided honestly, including an account of the uncertainties. Where a matter could go either way, the client is told that — not given false confidence in either direction.
Mission
What guides the work.
Grounded in the Law
Every advisory note cites the relevant provision, case, or practice standard. The position taken is one the client can explain and defend.
Written Record
Each engagement closes with something the client can keep. A verbal debrief is part of the process, but it is not a substitute for a written deliverable.
Honest Assessment
Clients are told what the law says, what the realistic outcomes are, and where the uncertainty lies. The practice does not overstate positions.
Our People
The team at Nomera.
Rajan Nair
Principal Adviser
Over twelve years advising Malaysian employers on employment contracts, restructuring, and Industrial Court proceedings. Worked previously with an established Kuala Lumpur firm before founding Nomera.
Siti Lim
Senior Associate
Focuses on disciplinary and grievance processes, with particular experience supporting employees through show-cause procedures and termination reviews. Handles a significant portion of the individual-client work.
Ahmad Karim
Associate Adviser
Supports the industrial relations programme work and assists with policy drafting across the employer client base. Joined Nomera after completing his pupillage at a corporate firm in the city centre.
Standards
How we handle each engagement.
Malaysian Employment Law
All advisory work is anchored in the Employment Act 1955, the Industrial Relations Act 1967, the Employment Insurance System Act 2017, and relevant subsidiary legislation.
Written Advisory Notes
Every engagement produces a written note or document set. The advisory note records the position taken, the analysis behind it, and the recommended next steps.
Confidentiality
All information shared in the course of an engagement is treated as confidential. Client information is not shared with third parties without express agreement.
Defined Scope
The engagement letter sets out what the work covers and what it costs. Out-of-scope work is discussed and agreed before it proceeds.
Realistic Timelines
Clients are given a realistic sense of how long the work will take. Where a matter has an external deadline, the team works to that timeline.
Personal Data Compliance
Client data is handled in accordance with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010. Data is retained only for as long as the engagement requires.
Our Approach
Employment law advisory in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysian employment law has a layered structure. The Employment Act 1955 sets out baseline entitlements for most employees, but its scope has evolved — notably with the 2022 amendments — and the provisions vary depending on the employee's category and the nature of the employment relationship. The Industrial Relations Act 1967 sits alongside this, providing a framework for dispute resolution that runs through the Industrial Relations Department and, where conciliation does not resolve the matter, the Industrial Court.
Nomera's work draws on this legislative framework and on the decided cases that have shaped how the Department and the Court approach particular issues — procedural fairness in disciplinary proceedings, the meaning of misconduct, the proper conduct of domestic inquiries, and the standards applied when assessing whether a termination is with just cause or excuse.
Employers and HR teams who engage Nomera for policy and contract review receive a structured analysis of their documents, with clear notes on where the current drafting may not reflect the legislative requirements or may create practical difficulties. Employees who engage Nomera for disciplinary or termination advisory receive a clear account of their position and the options available to them, presented in language that does not require a legal background to understand.
The Industrial Relations and Compliance Programme is designed for organisations that want to maintain their employment-law compliance across time rather than addressing issues only when they arise. Quarterly reporting keeps the HR team informed of any developments in the law and provides a record of matters handled during the period.
Work With Us
Discuss your employment matter with Nomera.
Whether you are reviewing your employment documents, managing a workplace matter, or looking for ongoing support, we are glad to hear from you.
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