Malaysia legislation

Section 13

of EMPLOYEES’ SOCIAL SECURITY (AMENDMENT) ACT 2026

Section 13

New sections 44a, 44b and 44c

The principal Act is amended by inserting after section 44

the following sections:

“Accident occurred outside of Malaysia 44a.  An insured person shall not be entitled to any benefit under this Act in respect of disablement as a result of a non-employment injury caused by an accident occurred outside of Malaysia.

Non-entitlement of benefit for non-employment injury in certain cases 44b.  An insured person shall not be entitled to any benefit under this Act in respect of disablement as a result of a non-employment injury if the Organization is satisfied that—

(a)

the insured person is involved in any act that is punishable under section 93; or

(b)

in the case of foreign worker, the insured person misuses a valid pass or permit issued by the Director General of Immigration or breaches any entry requirements under the Immigration Act 1959/63 [Act 155].

Benefits for contingency of non-employment injury 44c.  Subject to the provision of the Act, an insured person who is determined by the Organization suffering from disablement as a result of a non-employment injury shall be eligible to all same benefits received as a result of an employment injury under this Act.”.

Amendment of section 57a

Section 13 — EMPLOYEES’ SOCIAL SECURITY (AMENDMENT) ACT 2026