Malaysia legislation

Section 34

of *EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT 2017

Section 34

(a)

at the rate as specified in the Third Schedule; and

(b)

for the period which shall be in accordance with the contributions qualifying conditions in respect of the claim for benefits by the insured person as specified in the

Fourth Schedule.

(2)

The payment for the job search allowance shall be made by the

Organization immediately after the waiting period in such manner as prescribed.

(3)

If an insured person has attained the minimum retirement age, the payment for the job search allowance shall continue to be paid to the insured person if the loss of employment occurs before the minimum retirement age.

(4)

An insured person shall not be in any employment during the period of receiving the job search allowance.

(5)

If an insured person accepts an offer of employment by any employer during the period of receiving the job search allowance, the insured person shall notify the Organization within seven days from the date of acceptance of the offer.

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(6)

Any person who contravenes subsection (4) or (5) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.

Early re-employment allowance

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