employment. However, we still need the death certificate or any certification
concerned.
"Subject to Section 8(a) Workmen's Compensation Act 1952 (Act 273) Law
of Malaysia, the amount of compensation where death has resulted from the
injury or employment accident is subjected to the maximum up to RM14,400.00
(not more than RM14,400.00).
"But it can be less than RM14,400.00 if the monthly salary of the concerned
workman is less than RM320.00 per month.
"In the case of Eduardo O. Felipe, his monthly salary is RM1,655.00. So,
the amount should be deposited with the Director of Labour Malacca, Malaysia
by the employer is RM14,400 (not less neither more than RM14,400.00) as
required by Section 8(a) and 10(1) Workmen's Compensation Act 1952 (Act 273)
Law of Malaysia.
"Upon receiving the amount of RM14,400.00, the Commissioner of Labour
of Malaysia shall make an inquiry under Section 27 Workmen's Compensation
Act 1952 (Act 273) Law of Malaysia to determine the number of dependents of a
deceased workman and the extent to which they were dependent upon him.
"The employer had already deposited the said amount on 22.4.1994.
"Attached are relevant section [sic] of The Workmen's Compensation Act
1952 (Act 273) Law of Malaysia and assessment for fatal case.
"Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Sgd.
(SH. YAHYA BIN SH. MOHAMED)
for Director General of Labour
Peninsular, Malaysia.
s.k. Pengarah Buruh Negeri, Melaka.
(Underscoring supplied)"
This Certification was duly authenticated by Mr. Bayani V. Mangibin, our Consul General in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.v[5] It is uncontested by respondents. The Certification clearly
establishes that the amount due to private respondent under the laws of Malaysia is
RM14,400.00.
Third. Section 10 of the Workmen's Compensation Law of Malaysia prescribes the mode of
payment of compensation of death benefits, viz:vi[6]