Malaysia legislation

Section 71

of *EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM ACT 2017

Section 71

Any person who—

(a)

fails to comply with any direction given by the Director

General, or any Deputy Director General or Employment

Services Officer while exercising his powers and performing his functions under this Act or any regulations made under this Act; or

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(b)

in any way assaults, hinders or obstructs the Director

General, or any Deputy Director General or Employment

Services Officer while exercising his powers and performing his functions under this Act or any regulations made under this Act, 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.

Fraud or forgery in connection with payment of contributions or claim for benefits