Malaysia legislation

Section 18

of *EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT 2017

Section 18

(2)

The contributions payable under this Act shall be paid to the

Organization at the rates as specified in the Second Schedule based on the amount of the monthly wages of the employee insured under this Act.

(3)

The Minister may revise the rates of contribution after taking into consideration the sustainability of the Fund.

(4)

Notwithstanding subsection (2), the Minister may, by order published in the Gazette and subject to such conditions, determine—

(a)

the minimum rate of contribution to be paid by an employer in respect of an employee based on the amount of the monthly wages of the employee insured in accordance with the Second Schedule; and

(b)

the minimum rate of benefits to be provided by the

Organization based on the amount of the assumed monthly wages of the employee insured in accordance with the

Third Schedule.

Contributions where employee has more than one employer