AWARD

The parties in this case are Joo Seng Hong Sdn. Bhd. (hereinafter referred to as "the company") and Yap Chung Yew (hereinafter referred to as "the claimant"). The claimant alleged that he had been dismissed without just cause or excuse on 5 March 2002.

This case was set down for mention on 27 October 2004. On this day, parties were absent. This case is fixed for further mention on 21 December 2004. On 21 December 2004, the parties informed the court that they had reached an amicable settlement.

Pursuant to its powers under s. 31 of the Industrial Relations Act 1967 the court records the terms of settlement which had been arrived at between the claimant and the company on the following terms:

(i) The company agrees to pay the claimant two months' salary amounting to RM3,400 as full and final settlement;

(ii) The said amount of RM3,400 to be paid to the claimant on or before 31 December 2004 vide cheque; and

(iii) With this settlement, the claimant agrees there shall be no further claim whatsoever against the company in respect of his previous employment with the company.