AWARD

Pravin Kaur Jessy:

Reference

[1] This is a reference pursuant to s 20 (3) of the Industrial Relations Act 1967 ("The Act") arising out of the alleged dismissal of Tan Man How ("Claimant") by Innobim Consultancy Sdn Bhd ("Company") on the 24 March 2023.

[2] The Director General of Industrial Relation's reference in this case requires the Court to hear and determine the Claimant's complaint of dismissal by the Company on 24 March 2023.

[3] Both the Claimant and the Company were unrepresented by legal counsel during the hearing.

[4] In reaching this decision, the Court has carefully examined and analysed the notes of proceedings, all relevant documents and the cause papers submitted in this case, including the:

(i) Statement of Case dated 2 November 2023;

(ii) Statement in Reply which is undated;

(iii) Rejoinder dated 17 December 2024;

(iv) Claimant's Bundle of Documents - CLB1;

(v) Company's Bundle of Documents - COB1-COB5;

(vi) Claimant's Witness Statement - CLWS-1;

(vii) Company's Witness Statement - COWS-1;

(viii) Claimant's Written Submission and Reply; and

(ix) Company's Written Submission.

Facts Of The Case

[5] The matter in dispute before this Court concerns the termination of th