KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 -- The Industrial Court has ordered BFM Media Sdn Bhd to pay former producer and presenter Umapagan Ampikaipakan RM358,400 after ruling that the radio station failed to prove the misconduct allegations used to justify his dismissal in 2019.

While the allegations against Umapagan were serious, Industrial Court chairman Pravin Kaur Jessy found that BFM had not proved the alleged misconduct on the balance of probabilities, The Edge Malaysia reported yesterday.

BFM had accused Umapagan of sexual harassment and other misconduct, including sending explicit messages, making inappropriate remarks and engaging in unwanted physical contact. He denied the allegations.

In a 98-page judgment, Pravin found shortcomings in both...