[26 MARCH 1997]

In this case Chuah Chong Tit (hereinafter to be referred as 'the claimant') brought an action against U.S. Feed Grains Council (hereinafter to be known as 'the company') on his dismissal which he considered wrongful, against the principles of natural justice and unlawful.

The claimant was appointed as a technical manager with effect from 6 February 1995 on a salary of RM50,762 per annum and was to be on probation for six months as in CO1 pp. 1 to 3. For ease of reference the appointment letter is appended be below:

U. S. Feed Grains Council

Wisma Socfin, Tel: (603-2559826)

Peti Surat #06 Fax: (603-2562053)

Tinqkat 3, Jalan Semantan, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Employment Letter

November 17, 1994

Lewis Chuah Chong Tit

Dear Lewis,

This serves as your notice of appointment to the position of Technical Manager for the U.S. Feed Grains Council, Southeast Asia Regional Office, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (hereinafter, the USFGC or council).

The effective date of employment for purposes of tenure, fringe benefits and employee record accountability shall be officially recognized as February 06, 1995.

You will be engaged on a provisional basis for the first six, from February 06, 1995 to A