Gulam Muhiaddeen Abdul Aziz:

Introduction

[1] This reference made under s 20(3) of the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (hereinafter referred to as " IRA 1967") by The Honourable Minister of Human Resources to the Industrial Court for an award on 30 April 2019. The dispute is regarding the dismissal of Zulkeflee Abdullah (hereinafter referred to as "the claimant") by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (hereinafter referred to as "the company") on 10 December 2018.

Brief Facts Of The Case

[2] The claimant commenced employment as Assistant Manager, Commercial Department in Malaysia Airports Berhad with effect from 31 October 1994. His monthly salary was RM2,000.00 per month. The claimant was confirmed in his position on 1 December 1995.

[3] Throughout the claimant's employment with the company, he was also transferred and promoted several times. His last position in the company before his dismissal was as Senior Manager, Commercial Services (Business Excellence) Grade 26 with a monthly salary of RM12,127.86.

[4] Vide letter dated 16 November 2018, the company issued a Show Cause letter to the claimant directing the claimant to submit his written explanation within seven working days on