1. ) PHILIP PHANG KIN MING 2. ) GUNASEKAR A/L MARIAPPAN v M JETS INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD
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1. ) PHILIP PHANG KIN MING 2. ) GUNASEKAR A/L MARIAPPAN v M JETS INTERNATIONA... is a Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) decision dated October 7, 2025 (citation: b-04a-422-09-2024). <p>Two suspended company officers who had filed unfair dismissal claims with the Industrial Court also lodged separate wage claims at the Labour Office for unpaid salaries during their suspension period. The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's decision that the Labour Office lacked jurisdiction once the matter had been referred to the Industrial Court, which had comprehensive remedial powers to address all interconnected issues including suspension and wage entitlements. The appeal was dismi The panel comprised Azman bin Abdullah, Che Mohd Ruzima bin Ghazali and Evrol Mariette Peters, with Evrol Mariette Peters delivering the judgment. Counsel appearing: Alex De Silva (counsel for appellant), Joshua Lawson Cowie (counsel for appellant), Ng Jing Yi (counsel for respondent), Wong Kah Hui (counsel for respondent).
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Two suspended company officers who had filed unfair dismissal claims with the Industrial Court also lodged separate wage claims at the Labour Office for unpaid salaries during their suspension period. The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's decision that the Labour Office lacked jurisdiction once the matter had been referred to the Industrial Court, which had comprehensive remedial powers to address all interconnected issues including suspension and wage entitlements. The appeal was dismissed.
What was the outcome of 1. ) PHILIP PHANG KIN MING 2. ) GUNASEKAR A/L MARIAPPAN v M JETS INTERNATIONA...?
<p>Two suspended company officers who had filed unfair dismissal claims with the Industrial Court also lodged separate wage claims at the Labour Offic...