The dispute emanates over the dismissal of the claimant by the hotel on 13 January 1994.

The claimant joined the hotel as a houseboy on 11 June 1985 (Exh. CL2) and was subsequently confirmed in his appointment vide letter of 9 October 1985 (Exh. CL4). He was subsequently promoted to doorman and then finally to concierge clerk (Exh. CL3). His last drawn salary was RM453 plus five service points with an average of RM120 per point which comes to a total of RM1,053 per month.

On 28 December 1993, the hotel issued a show cause letter to the claimant (Bundle "B1" p. 1). The said letter reads as follows:

JALAN BENDAHARA 75100 MELAKA, MALAYSIA TELEPHONE(06)6-248888 FAX(06)6-249269 TELEX MA 62966 RAMADA CONFIDENTIAL MALACCA CABLE RAMADARENA RENAISSANCE

HOTEL

INTERNAL MEMORANDUM

To : Anselm de Costa (Emp. No: 656) Concierge Clerk, Front Office

From : Personnel Assistant Subj : Show Cause / Suspension Letter

Pers/171/93(m) 28 December 1993

It has been reported that on 22nd December 1993, between the hours of 10.10pm and 10.55pm, you are alleged to have: 1) telephoned to the First Elite Hotel to make contact with a prostitute.

2) arranged for the prostitute to solicit business in Room 1519.

3) received t

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