What clients say about working with Cahaya Firm

We engaged Cahaya Firm to review our employee handbook and leave policy after the 2023 Employment Act amendments. The gap analysis was thorough, and the revised documentation was clear and ready to implement. What I appreciated most was that the team explained the regulatory changes in plain terms — not just the document output. The turnaround was faster than expected and the fee was exactly as quoted.

February 2026 · HR Compliance

We faced an unfair dismissal claim at the Industrial Court and were unsure how to proceed. The team at Cahaya Firm assessed our position honestly — they told us where we had vulnerabilities, which I found refreshing. Their preparation for the conciliation was thorough, and we reached a settlement we considered fair. The experience gave us a much better understanding of where our HR procedures needed strengthening.

January 2026 · Industrial Relations

I approached Cahaya Firm when I was offered a new employment contract with a non-compete clause I was concerned about. The review was clear — the lawyer explained which elements were standard, which were unusually broad, and what I might reasonably request to change. I went back to my employer with specific, informed feedback. It was money well spent and removed a significant amount of uncertainty from what was already a stressful transition.

December 2025 · Contract Review

Our company was going through a retrenchment exercise and we needed guidance on the correct procedure under Malaysian law. Cahaya Firm walked us through each step — the notification requirements, the VSS calculations, the communication timeline — and helped us draft the letters and internal documentation. We avoided what could have been a costly series of claims by following a properly structured process. I would not attempt this kind of exercise without proper advisory again.

January 2026 · Industrial Relations

We are a small technology company that had been using a generic employment contract template for several years. Cahaya Firm reviewed it against our current team structure and the current Employment Act. There were a number of clauses that were either out of date or unenforceable as written. The revised contract gave us a much cleaner foundation. The process took about a week, which worked well for us.

February 2026 · Contract Drafting

I was dealing with what I believed was constructive dismissal — a very difficult and personal situation. Cahaya Firm took the time to explain my options honestly, including situations where pursuing a claim might not lead to a favourable outcome. That kind of straightforward counsel helped me make an informed decision rather than acting on emotion. I eventually reached a negotiated settlement and found the whole process, though difficult, professionally handled.

December 2025 · Industrial Relations