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THE BORNEO POST: Former employee suing Shell: "Dr John Huong, an ex-Shell employee, is suing Shell in the Industrial Court here, alleging that he had been unfairly dismissed by the company." Posted 22 June 2005

MIRI: Dr John Huong, an ex-Shell employee, is suing Shell in the Industrial Court here, alleging that he had been unfairly dismissed by the company.

According to the case papers filed by his lawyer, William Ding, the claimant is requesting reinstatement to his former position in the company as a geologist. He had been working with the company for almost 30 years in various capacities.

"He was dismissed on March 28, 2003 after the company conducted a domestic inquiry, alleging that the claimant had absented himself from work and meetings on numerous occasions," said Ding.

The case was heard in the Industrial Court here with K Muniandy as the presiding judge.

Shell was represented by counsel Sun Him Chuang.

The preliminary hearing continues.

 

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