Teh Chang Khoon v Tasek Corporation Berhad

aa-16a-13-09-2024 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 28 July 2025 • AA-16A-13-09/2024

Catchwords

CIVIL APPEAL: Industrial relations - Appeal – s.33C Industrial Relations Act 1967 - Dismissal - Constructive dismissal - Burden of proof - Medical fitness – Remedies -Appeal against Industrial Court award dismissing claim of dismissal without just cause or excuse - Appellate intervention limited to errors of law or perversity - No express or constructive dismissal proven; no termination or resignation letter issued - Appellant unilaterally treated himself as dismissed by ultimatum - Employer justified in requiring full medical clearance before resumption of duties - No evidence of coercion, duress or fundamental breach of contract - Burden of proof not discharged - Alleged misconduct irrelevant absent dismissal - No entitlement to reinstatement or compensation - Appeal dismissed; award affirmed.

Judges (1)

Abdul Wahab bin Mohamed Delivered

Parties (2)

Tasek Corporation Berhad Respondent Teh Chang Khoon Appellant

Case Significance

Teh Chang Khoon v Tasek Corporation Berhad is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated July 28, 2025 (citation: aa-16a-13-09-2024). The case was decided by Abdul Wahab bin Mohamed.

What was the outcome of Teh Chang Khoon v Tasek Corporation Berhad?

Teh Chang Khoon v Tasek Corporation Berhad is a High Court decision dated July 28, 2025. The case was heard by Abdul Wahab bin Mohamed. See the full judgment for details.

Judgment

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Source: eJudgment (aa-16a-13-09-2024)