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1 Statute Paper 235 of 1983 MALAYSIA MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (REMUNERATION) ACT 1980 (Act 237) PURSUANT to section 5 of the Members of Parliament (Remuneration) Act 1980, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong hereby directs that the allowance and privileges of a Member of Parliament shall be at such rates and on such terms and conditions as prescribed below : 1A.

Meeting Allowance (a) This allowance is payable at the rate of RM400 per day for attending the sitting of the House of Parliament.
(b) The allowance is payable at the rate of RM300 per day for attending meeting, briefing, seminar, workshop and others officially organized by Ministries/ Government Agencies at the Federal or State level to which a Member receives an official invitation to attend.

(c) A Member is eligible to be paid one meeting allowance only for meetings attended by him in the same day under subparagraph (a) or (b).
(d) Notwithstanding subparagraph (c), the chairman, Vice- Chairman and Members of the Public Account Committee is eligible to be paid special allowance at the rate of RM250 per day for attending meeting of the Public Accounts Committee held during the sitting of the House of Parliament.

1B.

Entertainment Allowance (a) This allowance is payable to a Member of the House of Senate at the rate of RM2,000 per month.
(b) This allowance is payable to a Member of the House of Representatives at the rate of RM2,500 per month.

1C.

Special Payment (a) This payment is payable to a Member of the House of Senate at the rate of RM750 per month.

STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983 2 (b) This payment is payable to a Member of the House of Representatives at the rate of RM1,500 per month.
(c) This payment is payable to a Member of Parliament except Member of the Administration as defined under Clause (2) of Article 160 Federal Constitution.

1D.

Allowance for member of Parliament Chairing Meeting Temporarily A Member of Parliament requested by the Tuan Yang di- Pertua to temporarily chair a meeting under Standing Order 6(3) of the Standing Orders of the Dewan Rakyat is eligible to be paid an allowance of RM500 a day for each day he chairs a meeting.

2.
2.

Daily Subsistence Allowance while on Official Duty (a) An allowance of RM170 for every 24 hours or part thereof is payable while on official duty outside Malaysia.

(b) An allowance of RM100 for every 24 hours or part thereof is payable while on official duty – (i) at a place of which distance is not less than 32 km from the Member’s office/place of residence; or (ii) for attending the sitting of the House irrespective of the distance from the Member’s office/place of residence.

3.
3.

Food Allowance while on Official Duty outside Malaysia An allowance at the rate of RM340 is claimable for every one night spent in the overseas.

4.

Hotel Room Charges while on Official Duty (a) Hotel room charges incurred while on official duty outside Malaysia shall be based on a related Treasury Circular and any amendment to it on such rates and on such terms and conditions as accorded to Grade 54 Government Officers under the Malaysian Remuneration System.
STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983 3 (b) Where it is necessary for a Member of Parliament to spend the night away from the office or place of residence while on official duty in Malaysia, the hotel charges payable shall not exceed RM400 per night and shall be supported by receipt.

Any service charges or taxes levied in respect of the hotel charges is recoverable in addition to the maximum eligibility provided that the said charges are included in the hotel bills.
For this purpose, the term “ away from the office or place of residence” means a distance beyond 32km (20 miles) from the office or place of residence.

(c) If not staying at the hotel, a Lodging Allowance at the rate of RM80 per night is payable without the need to be supported by any receipt.

4A.
4A.

Accommodation Charges at Quarantine Station While on Official Duty (a) Accommodation charges at the quarantine station (public training institutes or hotel) while on official duty shall not exceed RM450 per night supported by receipt.

Any service charges or tax levied in respect of the accommodation charges at the quarantine station, is recoverable in addition to the maximum eligibility provided that the said charges are included in the accommmodation bills.
(b) Accommodation charges at the quarantine station as prescribed by authorities abroad shall be based on rates and such terms and conditions as accorded to Grade 54 Government Officers under the Malaysian Remuneration System.

5.
Miscellaneous Expenses While traveling to carry out official functions or meetings in his capacity as a Member of Parliament, the following miscellaneous expenses incurred shall be reimbursed – (a) Fares for public transport where a Member is not using his own car; (b) Telephone and telegram charges incurred in respect of official business; STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983 4 (c) Laundry expenses supported by receipts incurred during stay at hotel; (d) Airport service charge supported by receipts; (e) Charges for excess baggage in respect of official documents and materials supported by receipt; (f) Parking and toll charges supported by receipts; (g) 25 % of Food Allowance for purpose of “tips”, “gratuities” or “proterage” while on official duty outside Malaysia; (h) 3 % of the total traveling claims abroad as compensation for loss in respect of foreign exchange; 6.
Conveyance Allowance (a) When using his own car for carrying out or attending official functions or meetings in his capacity as a Member of Parliament, a Conveyance Allowance may be claimed at the highest rate for “Class A” payable to Government Officers.

(b) For purpose of subparagraph (a) the actual fares incurred for public transport may be claimed when not using his own car.
(c) A Member is only eligible for one traveling allowance if such meeting of function is less than 28 days and if the duration is 28 days or more, then the Member shall be eligible for one additional traveling allowance calculated at one allowance for every 14 days he attends such meeting, including public holidays or postponement therein.

However this condition does not affect the eligibility of any member whose residence or stay is within the radius of 32 km (20 miles) to the meeting place or function.
7.

Mode Of Submitting Claims When submitting claim in respect of matters in paragraphs 1 to 6 above, a copy of the letter calling for the meeting or letter of the directions to carry out official function shall be attached to the claim form.

STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983 8.

Travelling Eligibility 5 (a) Eligible for Business Class plane ticket while traveling on official duty.

(b) Eligible to be provided with 2 free First Class Railway Pass including a berth.
(c) For journeys by ferry, priority shall be afforded.

(d) During a sitting of Parliament, Members of Parliament are eligible for return fares to their respective States at the end of every week.

Members of Parliament for Peninsular Malaysia are eligible for return fares or conveyance allowance as provided in subparagraph 6 (a), provided that Members’ Parliamentary Constituencies are beyond the radius of 32 km (20 miles) from Parliament House.
Fares or conveyance allowance will be given equivalent to hotel and daily subsistence allowance of 3 days or the actual return fare, whichever is higher.

9.

Fixed Monthly Travelling Allowance (a) This allowance is payable to a Member of the House of Senate at the rate RM750 per month without submitting any claims.

(b) This allowance is payable to a Member of the House of Representatives at the rate of RM1,500 per month without submitting any claims.
(c) Members of the House of Senate and the House of Representatives are not eligible to claim for Meeting Allowance in paragraph 1A, Daily Subsistence Allowance in paragraph 2, Food Allowance in paragraph 3, Hotel Charges in paragraph 4, Miscellaneous Expenses in paragraph 5 and Conveyance Allowance in paragraph 6 unless total amount of claims for these allowances for a specified month exceeds the rate of the Fixed Monthly Travelling Allowance of RM750 per month and RM1,500 per month for Members of the House of Senate and the House of Representative respectively.
(d) If the total amount of claims for Meeting Allowance in paragraph 1A, Daily Subsistence Allowance in paragraph2, Food Allowance in paragraph 3, Hotel Charges in paragraph 4, Miscellaneous Expenses in paragraph 5 and Conveyance STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983 6 Allowance in paragraph 6, for a specified month exceed RM750 and RM1,500 for Members of the House of Senate of Representatives respectively, the submission of claims shall be supported by receipt and invitation letter and the amount reimbursed shall be the difference between the Fixed Monthly Travelling Allowance and the total amount of claims made.
9A.

Fuel Allowance for Vehicle (a) This allowance is payable to a Member of the House of Senate at the rate of RM750 per month.

(b) This allowance is payable to a Member of the House of Representatives at the rate of RM1,500 per month.

9B.

Allowance for Payment of Tolls (a) This allowance is payable to a Member of the House of Senate at the rate of RM200 per month.

(b) This allowance is payable to a Member of the House of Representatives at the rate of RM300 per month.

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10.

Driver’s Allowance A Driver’s Allowance of RM1,500 per month is payable without proof employment of a driver.

11.

Warm Clothing Allowance When required to attend an official duty in countries of temperate climate, a Member is eligible to claim a Warm Clothing Allowance based on such rates and on such terms and conditions as specified in a related Treasury Circular or any amendment to it.

11A.
11A.

Ceremonial Attire Allowance A Ceremonial Attire Allowance is payable at the rate of RM1,500 on such terms and conditions as specified in a related Treasury Circular or any amendment to it.

11B.
11B.

Subsidised Payment for Black Tie Attire A Member of Parliament is eligible to be paid a subsidised payment for “Black Tie” attire up to a maximum amount of RM1,000 once in 3 years based on such terms and conditions for STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983 7 subsidised payment for “Black Tie” attire as specified in the related Service Circular for any amendment to it.

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12.

Free Motor Vehicle License A Member is eligible to a Motor Vehicle License free of charge for one car only provided that the car is registered under his name.

13.

Firearm License A Member is eligible to a firearm license free of charge provided that the firearm is registered in his name.

14.

Motor Car Badge A Motor Car Badge shall be provided free or charge for use in the Parliament House accordance with Committee.

the directions of 15.


Member of Parliament Identification Card A Member of Parliament Identification Card signed personally by the President of the Senate or Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the case may be, shall be provided free of charge for use in accordance with directions of the Parliaments House Committee.

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16.

Correspondence A Member is eligible to transmit free of charge within Malaysia all correspondence relating to Government or Parliamentary business in accordance with such rules prescribed by the Parliament House Committee.

17.

Government Gazette A Member is eligible to be supplied free of charge a copy of every current issue of the Federal Government Gazette.

18.

Telephone (a) Provided with one direct line telephone in his private residence.
(b) Provided with one direct line telephone at the service office.

(c) The installation cost and the rental incurred in respect of subparagraph (a) and (b) shall be borne by the Government.

STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983 8 (d) A Member of Parliament is eligible to be provided with a hand phone or a portable communication device which costs not more than RM2,000 once in two years and shall be supported by the original receipt of purchase.
(e) A Telephone Allowance at the rate of RM900 per month is payable without the need to be supported by any receipt.

19.

Medical Facilities (a) A Member is eligible to free treatment and medical facilities and shall be exempted from payment of ward charges in Government hospitals and clinics and is eligible to a single room First Class ward.
Where in cases of emergency a Member is compelled to seek medical treatment and facilities in a private hospital or clinic (other than a dental treatment) any charges incurred thereof shall be reimbursed by the Government.

(b) While on official duty outside Malaysia, any charges incurred in respect of medical treatment and facilities (other than dental treatment) shall be fully reimbursed by the Government.
(c) Where a Member is required to seek special medical treatment outside Malaysia, he is eligible to such facilities on such terms and conditions as are accorded to Government Officers.

(d) The above medical facilities are also extended to the family of the Member.

For this purpose “family” means – (i) wife or husband; (ii) any dependent child of the Member who is under the age of 21 and includes any child who is mentally or physically incapacitated regardless age.
(iii) legal parents, as stipulated in the related Service Circular for Government officers or any amendment to it.
(e) A member is eligible to claim repayment fee and charge of the COVID-19 screening test administered for the purpose of performing his official duty as follows: (i) the actual cost by any clinic or private healthcare centre registered or licensed under Private Healthcare Facilities STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983 9 and Services Act 1998 [ Act 586] with Ministry of Health and shall be supported by receipt; (ii) the actual cost if it is an entry condition into a foreign country or as prescribed by the airlines or the authorities of the host country, as the case may be.
20.

Motor Loan Car (a) A Member of Parliament is eligible to apply for a car loan up to a maximum of RM100,000 once in 4 years with a service charge of 4% per annum calculated on outstanding monthly balance.

(b) The loan and service charge shall be repayable in equal monthly installment within a period not exceeding 60 months for a new car and 48 months for a second hand car before the expiry of his term as a Member of Parliament.
(c) Other terms and conditions relating to motor car loans for Members shall be as prescribed by the Parliament House Committee.

21.
Housing Loan (a) A Member is eligible to a housing loan up to a maximum amount of RM360,000 for the following purposes – (i) Purchasing land with a dwelling housing thereon; (ii) Constructing a dwelling house on own land; (iii) (iv) (v) Purchasing land and constructing a dwelling house thereon; Settling the whole or the balance of a housing loan taken from a bank or other sources approved by Government; Purchasing land only provided that the Member is eligible to a maximum of half of his loan eligibility.
The balance of the loan may be granted when a house is to be constructed on that land.

(b) The loan carries a service charge at 4% per annum computed on the outstanding monthly balance.

STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983 10 (c) The period of repayment for the loan and service charge shall be as follows – (i) In respect of matters in (a) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv); the repayment period shall not exceed 25 years; (ii) In respect of purchase of land only, the repayment period shall not exceed 12 years.
(d) The loan may also be granted for the purpose of renovations or installation of permanent fixtures to his house.

(e) The terms and conditions of the loan shall be as in LPPSA Circular No.

1 Year 2016.

21A.

Computer Loan (a) A Member is eligible to a computer loan.

(b) The amount of loan, terms and conditions shall be at such amount and on such terms and conditions as are accorded to Government officer.

21B.
21B.

Computer Facility A Member is eligible to be provided with a personal computer for every Parliament Session.

The claim for purchasing the personal computer is subject to a maximum limit of RM6,000 supported by an original receipt of purchase.
STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983 11 Statute Paper 235 of 1983 MALAYSIA MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (REMUNERATION) ACT 1980 (Act 237) LIST OF PARAGRAPH AMENDED Paragraph Short Title In force from 1 1A 1A(d) 1B 1C 1D 2(a) 2(b) 3 4(a) 4(b) 4A 7 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 01.10.1992 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 Kertas Statut 97 Tahun 1996 Kertas Statut 85 Tahun 1997 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 63 Tahun 2015 Kertas Statut 33 Tahun 2021 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 Kertas Statut 85 Tahun 1997 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 63 Tahun 2015 01.10.1992 27.02.1996 01.11.1996 01.10.2003 01.01.2015 14.09.2021 01.10.1992 01.11.1996 01.10.2003 01.01.2015 Kertas Statut 179 Tahun 2006 01.05.2006 Kertas Statut 82 Tahun 2006 02.12.2021 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 63 Tahun 2015 Kertas Statut 85 Tahun 1997 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 63 Tahun 2015 01.10.2003 01.01.2015 01.11.1996 01.10.2003 01.10.2003 01.01.2015 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 01.10.2003 Kertas Statut 35 Tahun 1991 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 179 Tahun 2006 Kertas Statut 63 Tahun 2015 28.02.1991 01.10.1992 01.10.2003 01.05.2006 01.01.2015 Kertas Statut 15 Tahun 2022 21.08.2021 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 01.10.2003 STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983 12 Statute Paper 235 of 1983 MALAYSIA MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (REMUNERATION) ACT 1980 (Act 237) LIST OF PARAGRAPH AMENDED Paragraph Short Title In force from 8(a) 8(b) 8(c) 8(d) 9 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 01.10.1992 Kertas Statut 80 Tahun 1989 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 Kertas Statut 97 Tahun 1996 13.06.1989 01.10.1992 27.02.1996 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 01.10.1992 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 Kertas Statut 97 Tahun 1996 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 01.10.1992 27.02.1996 01.10.1992 01.10.2003 9(a),(b),(c),(d) Kertas Statut 179 Tahun 2006 01.05.2006 9A (a), (b) Kertas Statut 63 Tahun 2015 01.01.2015 9B (a), (b) Kertas Statut 63 Tahun 2015 01.01.2015 10 11 11A 11B 12 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun
 1993 Kertas Statut 85 Tahun 1997 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 179 Tahun 2006 Kertas Statut 63 Tahun 2015 01.10.1992 01.11.1996 01.10.2003 01.05.2006 01.01.2015 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 01.10.2003 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 63 Tahun 2015 01.10.2003 01.01.2015 Kertas Statut 63 Tahun 2015 01.01.2015 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 01.10.2003 01.10.1992 STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983 13 Statute Paper 235 of 1983 MALAYSIA MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (REMUNERATION) ACT 1980 (Act 237) LIST OF PARAGRAPH AMENDED Short Title In force from Paragraph 18(a),(b) 18(c) 18(d) Kertas Statut 85 Tahun 1997 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 Kertas Statut 85 Tahun 1997 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 Kertas Statut 97 Tahun 1996 Kertas Statut 85 Tahun 1997 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 63 Tahun 2015 01.11.1996 01.10.2003 01.10.1992 01.11.1996 01.10.2003 01.10.1992 27.02.1996 01.11.1996 01.10.2003 01.01.2015 01.10.2003 01.05.2006 18(e) Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 179 Tahun 2006 19(d)(iii) Kertas Statut 63 Tahun 2015 01.01.2015 19(e) 20(a) 21(a) 21A 21B Kertas Statut 15 Tahun 2022 21.08.2021 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 Kertas Statut 85 Tahun 1997 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 179 Tahun 2006 Kertas Statut 30 Tahun 1993 Kertas Statut 85 Tahun 1997 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 Kertas Statut 13 Tahun 2007 01.10.1992 01.11.1996 01.10.2003 01.05.2006 01.10.1992 01.11.1996 01.10.2003 06.12.2006 Kertas Statut 85 Tahun 1997 01.11.1996 Kertas Statut 174 Tahun 2003 01.10.2003 STATUTE PAPER 235 OF 1983