KUCHING: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has partnered with the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) to expand and reinforce the social safety network through the Social Synergy programme.
Under the Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) signed between the two parties, they will work together to address the issues faced by the target group by sharing data and conducting the Social Security Protection Awareness Programme.
The programme will cover Socso protection schemes for entrepreneurs in Sarawak, including the Self Employed Social Security Protection Scheme and Housewife Social Security Scheme.
The MoC also entails the implementation of the Socso Employment Insurance System and various related activities in the labor market intervention.
The signing of the MoC took place at Wisma Perkeso here on Tuesday (Aug 1), with Socso chief executive Datuk Seri Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed represented by deputy chief executive (operations) John Riba Marin, and SEDC general manager Datuk Abdul Hadi Abdul Kadir.
The collaboration is expected to facilitate easier access to assistance for the target group through the Social Synergy Programme.
“Centralised data collection will help avoid redundancies and duplication of information while creating a one-stop centre that provides access to all social protection services.
“The strategic partnership will also strengthen the social security protection system in the country, with Socso assisting SEDC in providing necessary support to those in need or seeking job opportunities, in line with the principle of the ‘No Wrong Door Policy’.”
Since 2019, over 23,000 prospects or cases have successfully been channeled to various related agencies through the MySynergy System Portal developed by Socso.
The Social Synergy programme incorporates three social protection features, namely social assistance, social insurance, and labour market interventions, to benefit Malaysians in need.
