Introduction

[1] The applicant seeks judicial review of decisions by various disciplinary bodies within the Perak State Government. He contends that his dismissal from public service as an Islamic Affairs Assistant (Grade S19, Contract) was unlawful, irrational, procedurally flawed, and grossly disproportionate. The applicant prays for orders of Certiorari and mandamus to quash the dismissal, reinstate him, and award back pay and damages.

Background Facts

[2] The appellant, Mohd Firdaus bin Jahaya, formerly served as a contract Islamic Affairs Assistant (Grade S19) under the "Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Melayu Perak" (MAIPk) since 2010, with successive renewals. In 2020, he was transitioned to a similar position with the "Jabatan Agama Islam Perak" (JAIPk), under the Perak State Government, where his latest contract was to run from 7 February 2023 to 6 February 2025.

[3] On 17 June 2020, the Malaysi