Malaysia legislation

Section 18

of WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT 1952

Section 18

Workman leaving Malaysia to reside elsewhere

(2)

If a workman receiving a half-monthly payment leaves

Malaysia for the purpose of residing in another country without giving notice as hereinbefore provided, he shall thereupon cease to be entitled to any benefits under this Act during his absence from Malaysia and he shall, for the purposes of paragraph 8(e) be deemed to have received half-monthly payments during such absence.

Liability in case of workmen employed by contractors