Ahmad Jefri Bin Mohd Jahri at MD Johari V Pengarah Kebudayaan & Kesenian Johor & Ors (2010) 3 MLJ 145
The appellant - a government officer - absented himself from work from 28 March 2001 following a dispute with his superiors. On 7 February 2003, the appellant's solicitors were informed that the appellant had been dismissed from service vide gazette notification dated 25 October 2001. On 15 January 2004, the appellant filed a writ of summons and statement of claim against the respondents seeking, inter alia, a declaration that his dismissal was null and void, and damages for