EIS Benefits Malaysia: What Employees Get & How Employers Contribute
Understanding Malaysia's Employment Insurance System for job loss protection
Direct answer
EIS benefits for job loss: Job Search Allowance (80% wages Month 1, declining to 30% by Month 6), training allowance, career counseling, early re-employment incentive. Contribution: 0.2% employee + 0.2% employer on wages up to RM5,000. Claim within 60 days of retrenchment.
This guide covers EIS benefits, contribution rates, eligibility requirements, and the claim process for Malaysian employees and employers.
Key facts
High-signal points for buyers comparing options.
Employee Rate
0.2%
Employer Rate
0.2%
Max Insurable Wage
RM5,000/month
Age Range
18-60 years
JSA Duration
Up to 6 months
Month 1 JSA
80% of wages
Financial safety net for employees
Re-employment support services
Training opportunities during job search
Employer compliance with EIS Act
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EIS employee and employer amounts on payroll runs
Same contribution wages used for SOCSO and EIS where applicable
EIS lines on payslip PDFs from payroll
PERKESO-related figures exportable with payroll CSV
Compare the important differences quickly
| JSA Month | Percentage of Wages | Example (RM5,000 salary) |
|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80% | RM4,000 |
| Month 2 | 50% | RM2,500 |
| Month 3 | 40% | RM2,000 |
| Month 4 | 30% | RM1,500 |
| Month 5 | 30% | RM1,500 |
| Month 6 | 30% | RM1,500 |
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