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ATM veterans more interested in running business after retirement

KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (Perhebat) found that most of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans are inclined to run businesses or be self-employed after completing their service. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said that based on a study conducted by Perhebat in April, 83 per cent of veterans intend to run […]

Self-employed urged to contribute to Socso

MIRI: Self-employed individuals should contribute to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS), under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) to provide themselves some financial protection. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, who gave this advice, noted that the scheme had been extended to 19 informal sectors including small traders, farmers, fishermen, and art activists in January […]

Socso urged to get more self-employed to sign up

SIBU: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has been urged to create awareness among the self-employed about its Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS). “I propose that Sosco implement a large-scale programme to introduce this scheme,” said Sarawak Assistant Local Government and Housing Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee. “Take Sibu for example. A large number of self-employed individuals […]

Socso urges self-employed women to register under Prihatin Wanita Programme

KUCHING: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) is calling on self-employed women to register under its Prihatin Wanita (SPW) Programme. Socso chief executive Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said the federal government has allocated RM10 million to be utilised under the programme. He said a total of 148 women nationwide have registered for the […]

Register with Perkeso, self-employed told

KUCHING: Self-employed individuals, who have not registered with the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso), are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said self-employed individuals such as entrepreneurs, hawkers and many others were now covered by Perkeso. “Before this, Perkeso only covered those employed but […]

Disability not obstacle to Wilson’s success

MUKAH: Physically challenged Wilson Frederick Aki’s maxim is very simple: “I try my best”. Since attending courses in Kota Samarahan and Bangi (Selangor) between 1998 and 2000 right up to becoming a self-employed electrical and electronic equipment repairman, Wilson has lived up to this motto. Equipped with the certificates coupled with his inborn talent, he […]