Malaysia Eyes Maternity Leave Allowance Under SOCSO Scheme, Says Ramanan KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian government is evaluating a proposal to introduce a maternity leave allowance aimed at strengthening social protection for working women across the country. Human Resources Minister Ramanan Ramakrishnan said the initiative, to be implemented through Social Security Organisation, is expected to benefit more than 100,000 mothers nationwide. He emphasised that the …

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Act 872: Gig platform providers given 3-6 months to integrate systems with Socso PUTRAJAYA: Gig economy platform providers have been given three to six months to integrate their systems with the Social Security Organisation (Socso) following the enforcement of the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872) today. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said this transition period is intended to provide sufficient time for platform operators to adapt to the new legal requirements. He said all platforms were given notice as early as March last year, which was followed by various engagement sessions to discuss the implementation of the new law. “During our last (engagement) session, I mentioned that we have three […]

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SOCSO provides assistance to university explosion victims KUALA LUMPUR: The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) has mobilized the SOCSO Prihatin Squad to investigate whether assistance can be channeled to victims of the explosion at a private university in Bukit Damansara which killed a student last Monday. SOCSO informed that two of the victims injured in the incident were contributors under the LINDUNG Pekerjaan (Workers’ Protection Scheme), thus qualifying them to receive benefits under the scheme. According to the organisation, both victims, Teh Wee Leon, 32, a lecturer, and contractor Liew Yeng Chen, 55, are eligible to receive Temporary Disability Benefits (FHUS) as a result of their contributions over […]

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HR Minister: Socso Benefits Applications Can Be Made Online Starting Next Year Applications for Social Security Organisation (“Socso”, and also “Perkeso”) benefits under four main Acts can be done online starting January next year, Human Resources Mini…

HR Minister: Socso Benefits Applications Can Be Made Online Starting Next Year #news #perkeso #socso

Employers May Clear Socso Penalties With 80% Rebate Until Next February – Ramanan KUALA LUMPUR – Employers are eligible for an 80 per cent discount on Socso Late Contribution Charges (FCLB) from today until the end of February 2026, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan announced. He said the decision was finalised following discussions with the Social Security Organisation, particularly involving cases where employers had failed to […]

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Incentives For Long-Term PERKESO Contributors With No Claims Under Study Malaysia’s Social Security Organisation (PERKESO, also known as SOCSO) is evaluating possible incentives for contributors who have consistently paid into the scheme for years without filing any cla…

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More than 66,000 work accident cases reported to Socso in 2024 – Abdul Rahman http://dlvr.it/THnkGQ #WorkSafety #AccidentPrevention #Socso #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceSafety