A Malaysian woman has come forward alleging she was terminated from her sales position due to her pregnancy, sharing her experience in a post on Threads. She said she had been with the company for over a year without issue until personal conflicts and her pregnancy began to complicate matters.
According to her account, she suffered a miscarriage and took two weeks of medical leave before becoming pregnant again earlier this year. She claimed that after requesting unpaid leave during her first trimester, the company began seeking a replacement. She returned to work during her second trimester once her symptoms eased.
The woman brought her dismissal to the Labour Department, where her employer cited multiple reasons for terminating her employment, including alleged poor performance compared to colleagues. She disputed these claims, pointing out that she had not received adequate training and was not instructed to sell newly launched designs from March 2025 onwards.
She also raised concerns over unequal advertising support for her livestream sessions. While her colleagues received promotional boosts, her livestreams reportedly drew only around 100 viewers despite hosting sessions at varying hours.
Another claim from the employer involved alleged removal of company property. She countered that she had received verbal permission to take a clothing design, highlighting the risks of relying on oral agreements.
Work schedule disputes were also cited. She said tensions arose with a colleague over shift rotations and livestream timings, leading to complaints filed against her. Additionally, her employer pointed to an argument with a customer during a livestream, which she admitted occurred after the customer behaved rudely.
Despite these challenges, the woman won the labour case but was awarded compensation equivalent to only one month’s salary, reflecting a partial victory in her fight against pregnancy-related dismissal and workplace inequities.
