Muhammad Zulfadlee Thye Bin Abdullah
Senior Principal Consultant - Industrial Relations
zulfadlee@mef.org.my
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Mr. Muhammad Zulfadlee Thye Bin Abdullah, widely known as Zul Thye, is an Industrial Relations (IR) Consultant currently with the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), based in the Melaka Branch. With over 24 years of dedicated experience in union movements and industrial relations across Malaysia, Mr. Zul Thye brings a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to his role, focusing on employer-employee relations, labour law compliance, and dispute resolution.
In Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) - Melaka Branch, Mr. Zul Thye provides advisory services, represents employers in IR cases, and leads training programs to improve workplace harmony and compliance with national labour laws.
In his previous role at the Social Protection Contributors Advisory Association Malaysia (SPCAAM) as the Communications and IR Coordinator, he managed key communication initiatives and coordinated industrial relations activities, fostering improved social protection for all the employees and business communities.
Whereas at the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Mr. Zul Thye as the Industrial Relations Officer, played a pivotal role in advocating for workers' rights, managing cases at the Department of Labour, Department of Industrial Relations, and Labour Court. His contributions included mediation, case preparation, and representation, significantly impacting worker protections in Malaysia.
In the Leadership and Advocacy in Union Movements, Mr Zul Thye was a President of a multinational electronics company’s union for 11 years, steering critical initiatives and union strategies. Member of the Industrial Relations Bureau at MTUC, contributing to the development of fair labour practices and policies.
For the International Collaboration and Representation, Mr Zul Thye had served as Project Coordinator for MTUC’s bilateral projects with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Bangkok, Asia-Pacific, and the Solidarity Center USA, facilitating the exchange of labour practices and standards. Represented Malaysia in numerous national and international forums, conferences, and seminars, where he shared his expertise on union activities, labour rights, and the evolving employment landscape.
Mr. Zul Thye is an HRDC-certified trainer, actively engaged in conducting training courses, seminars, and conventions on the National Labour Act and industrial relations, aimed at enhancing the professional capacity of participants in labour laws and dispute resolution.
Mr. Zul Thye's career is marked by his steadfast commitment to fostering effective industrial relations, promoting fair labour practices, and contributing to both national and international labour dialogues. His depth of experience in Malaysia’s labour movement and advocacy for worker rights continues to make a significant impact on the workforce landscape.