He also ordered both Cold Chain Network and EPF to pay RM1,500 each in costs to Maniam after setting aside the Sessions Court order in its entirety. The label 'trip reimbursement' which appeared in the plaintiff's salary slip is a misleading label." "The ultimate questions is how and on what basis the EPF conclude that the so-called 'trip reimbursement' is travelling allowance.?" In his suit, Maniam named Cold Chain Network and the EPF, as the first and second defendants, respectively. Maniam, on April 28, this year filed an appeal to the High Court to set aside the decision of the Sessions Court.

Source: New Strait Times August 14, 2017 06:56 UTC