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Matrix Global Education Sdn Bhd v Felix Lee Eng Boon

[2023] 2 CLJ 34 | Court of Appeal
- see the grounds of judgment here

Facts Felix Lee (the 'Respondent') was employed as the Chief Executive Officer ('CEO') of Matrix Global Education Sdn Bhd (the 'Appellant'). The Respondent's duties and responsibilities was to manage the Matrix Global Schools ('MGS'), which included Matrix International School ('MIS') and Matrix Private School ('MPS'). However, there was a decline in academic standards and the drop in the quality of MIS and MPS which led to complaints from the parents. The Appellant decided to relieve the Respondent from his role as the CEO and appointed an interim CEO. The Respondent was re-assigned to the Appellant's headquarters to assist with marketing and was offered via an offer letter, an alternative position of Head, Group Corporate Affairs & Communications on a contract basis. The Appellant received information that the Respondent was involved in