The legal services provided by the Legal Aid Department (JBG) aim to give access to justice for the lower- and middle-income groups.
There are minimum fees and contributions imposed to obtain legal aid services from JBG.
Key information on legal aid fees and contributions:
- Registration of Legal Aid Services
Minimum fee: RM10 during registration for an approved application
Legal aid services provided:
- Legal advice
- Legal aid (civil / syariah / criminal)
- Mediation
- Legal companion services
- Contributions
Imposed on applicants with financial resources exceeding RM50,000 annually after completing the means test for eligibility.
Eligibility testContribution amounts are based on the Legal Aid (Fees and Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2023:
- Full aid: Annual financial resources RM50,000 and below
- Partial aid: Annual financial resources RM50,001 – RM70,000
- Partial aid with approval from YBM: Annual financial resources above RM70,000
Updated date: 19/9/2025
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