AWARD

Gulam Muhiaddeen Abdul Aziz:

[1] This was a reference by the Honourable Minister of Human Resources pursuant to s 20(3) of the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") arising out of the dismissal of Wong Mei Yoke (hereinafter referred to as "the claimant") by Tien Wah Press (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (hereinafter referred to as "the company") on 14 May 2015. The reference was received by this court on 10 February 2016.

Brief Facts Of The Case

[2] The claimant first commenced employment with the company in 1993 as a Secretary. She rose up in the ranks and was finally appointed the Head of Human Resources.

[3] On 8 April 2011, the claimant retired from the company's services upon attaining the retirement age of 50 years old pursuant to her contract of employment at that time. The claimant was paid retirement gratuity amounting to RM141,863.88. At the material time, she held the position of Head of Human Resources.