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 test