PRINSIP ENGINEERING SDN BHD v 1. ) SUNDARAM A/L ANNAMALAY 2. ) TECHNIP ENERGIES (M) SDN BHD

aa-16a-11-12-2023 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 9 December 2025 • AA-16A-11-12/2023

Catchwords

Issues whether the Industrial Court erred in finding that the Claimant was an employee within the meaning of the Industrial Relation Act 1967 – whether the Industrial Court erred in finding that both Prinsip Engineering Sdn Bhd & Technip Energies (M) Sdn Bhd were employees of the Claimant- whether the Industrial Court erred in concluding that the Claimant’s dismissed was without just cause or excuse – whether the Industrial Court erred in the assessment of compensation awarded – employment relationship – written agreement contains clear provision relating to renovation, work obligations, supervision leave entitlement and termination rights – dismissed the claimant to respond to the accusations – no domestic inquiry – claimant was instructed to prepare for demobilization even before the termination letter was issued – absence of credible evidence substantiating the alleged misconduct

Judges (1)

Norsharidah binti Awang Delivered

Parties (3)

PRINSIP ENGINEERING Sdn Bhd Appellant TECHNIP ENERGIES Sdn Bhd Respondent Sundaram a/l Annamalay Respondent

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