FatwaNegeri SembilanInheritance, Wills & Gifts
Wang Pampasan Kematian Pekerja Yang Dianugerahkan Oleh Kerajaan Atau Syarikat Swasta
Is death compensation money for an employee, given by the government or a private company, considered part of the deceased's estate?
Short answer
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee adopted the decision of the 49th National Fatwa Muzakarah on this matter.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Sembilan
- Topic
- Inheritance, Wills & Gifts
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee adopted the decision of the 49th National Fatwa Muzakarah on this matter. Compensation received upon an employee's death, compensation obtained through court claims, SOCSO payments and similar sums are not regarded as inheritable estate. This fatwa has not been gazetted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
wang pampasan yang diperolehi dari kematian pekerja, wang pampasan melalui tuntutan mahkamah, wang SOCSO dan seumpamanya tidak dianggap harta pusaka.
Read the full fatwa on the Negeri Sembilan website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Wang Pampasan Kematian Pekerja Yang Dianugerahkan Oleh Kerajaan Atau Syarikat Swasta”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/fatwa/wang-pampasan-kematian-pekerja-yang-dianugerahkan-oleh-kerajaan-atau-syarikat-swasta/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/employee-death-compensation-inheritable-estate/