"The core of the matter in the case at bar is the interpretation of the certification issued by the Labor Office of Melaka and the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Law of Malaysia. "The Certification of the Melaka Labor Office reads as follows: 'Sir, 'SUB : DECEASED - EDUARDO O. FELIPE on 7.6.93 'With reference the money should be paid accordingly to Section 8 of Labour Malaysia, 1952 as follows:Income in a month RM1,655.52 (US620.04) Interest RM Medical RM Food RM - (or RM105/90/70 which ever more) Total claim RM1,655 x 45 month = RM74,498.40 (or RM14,400 which ever less) = US27,902.02 'If you agreed [sic] to the above calculation please pay the money RM14,400 (US5,393.29) to PBN/PPB to the next of kin of the deceased. 'Enclosed please find the following form [sic] to fill. a) 1 copy Form 'A' - Buruh 32 b) 3 copy [sic] Agreed Memorandum. Please empty for the signature of the deceased next of kin. 'Please return all the form [sic] together with the claim and stamp "Hasil" RM2.70 (US1.011) within 30 days from the date of this letter. 'Thank you. 'Yours faithfully,' "On the other hand, Section 8 of the Workmen's Compensation Act of Malaysia, reads as follows: 'Where death has resulted from the injury, a lump sum equal to forty five months earnings or fourteen thousand four hundred ringgit, whichever is the less;'