Job Search Allowance (JSA)
- Replacement income for those who have lost their sole source of income.
- Eligible recipients will receive the allowance for 3-6 months.
- The duration of payment will depend on the recipient’s Contributions Qualifying Conditions.
Reduced Income Allowance (RIA)
- Replacement income for those who have multiple sources of income and have lost one or more, but not all, sources of income.
- In the event of simultaneous loss of all jobs, the applicant is entitled to both JSA and RIA.
- Payment rates and duration are the same as those of JSA.
- Paid in a lump sum.
Early Re-employment Allowance (ERA)
- A financial incentive for JSA recipients who return to work while still receiving JSA.
- Worth 25% of the JSA the recipient is eligible for but has not yet been paid.
- Paid in a lump sum.
Training Fee (TF)
- Eligible JSA recipients may be referred to attend vocational skills training after consulting their ESO
- Training costs of up to RM4,000 will be borne by EIS
Training Allowance (TA)
- An incentive paid at a daily rate of RM10-20 depending on the recipient’s previous assumed salary
- Training recipients must attend all mandated training sessions to be eligible
