BBUI3103 Unfair Dismissal & Employer–Employee Legal Analysis Assignment : Maxis Case Study and SOCSO Forum Discussio

Part I (50%)

PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is to assess the learners’ ability to analyse specific legal issues concerning employer–employee relations and apply them accordingly to the analysis.

REQUIREMENT

KUALA LUMPUR: A former executive in a telecommunications company was granted more than RM1 million in compensation for unfair dismissal after the Industrial Court ruled the employer had not acted in good faith. The Industrial Court chairman S. Vanithamany, said Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd’s decision to terminate Tung Yoke Leng after 25 years of service was not made with just cause or excuse. The Industrial Court found that Tung did not receive any warning before her placement in the performance improvement plan (PIP). She did not receive any warning about the possibility of her service termination due to her poor performance.

(Source: Anbalagan, V. (2025, January 21). Sacked Maxis executive awarded RM1mil for unfair dismissal. https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/01/21/sacked-maxis-executive-awarded-rm1mil-for-unfair-dismissal/)

The aforementioned case serves as an illustration of the court’s decisions regarding wrongful or unfair dismissal. Examine the concept of unfair dismissal, the situations that may lead to employees being unfairly dismissed, and the implications of such dismissal. Consider whether employment law sufficiently ensures fairness for the parties involved in a dispute over unfair dismissal.

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