Malaysia legislation

Section 41

of *EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT 2017

Section 41

Suspension and termination of benefits

(a)

the insured person has furnished false, untrue or incorrect particulars, documents or returns at the time of the claim for benefits is made or during the claim for benefits is being considered by the Organization under this Act;

(b)

the insured person is employed by any employer within the period of receiving the job search allowance; or

(c)

the insured person has contravened any provisions of this

Act or the regulations made under this Act.

(2)

The Organization may suspend the payment of any benefit for a period of not more than sixty days.

(3)

If the Organization decides to suspend any benefit received by an insured person under subsection (1), the Organization shall carry out an inquiry in respect of the suspension.

(4)

After completion of the inquiry, if the Director General is satisfied that—

(a)

the insured person has not committed any of the acts referred to in subsection (1), the payment of any benefits suspended under subsection (3) shall forthwith be resumed; or

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(b)

the insured person has commited any of the acts referred to in subsection (1), the payment of any benefits suspended under subsection (3) shall be terminated.

Repayment of benefits improperly received