Award

This case was referred to the Industrial Court via Ministerial reference on the 30 April 2004 over the dismissal of Encik Muhammad Hafiz Tong bin B. Abdullah by his employer Majestic Woodworks Sdn. Bhd. on 7 April 2002.

The case was first called for mention on 9 August 2004.

The company was represented by Counsel Mr Nizam Mydin whilst the claimant was absent.

Court was informed that A.R. Registered letter was sent to claimant and was returned with remarks "unclaimed". Company's counsel was requested by Court to make a search at the NRIC for the latest address of the claimant and company's counsel provided the Court with the particulars of the latest address of the claimant on 19 August 2004.

Court sent another A.R. Registered letter to claimant on 30 October 2004 but was met with remarks "unclaimed". Company's counsel Mr Nizam Mydin requested Court to strike out the claimant stating that if a suit is pending against the company it may affect the reputation of the company and may also affect the morale of the workers.

Case struck off with liberty for claimant to apply for re-instatement within 6 months.