Fight hard against forced labour
SIBU: All stakeholders are urged to combat forced labour, enhancing Malaysia’s reputation. Sarawak Labour Department director, Awang Raduan Awang Omar, said the progress had been made at fostering compliance with national labour laws among employers and workers. “These efforts have led to a workplace that is both more harmonious and conducive,” he said during a […]
Minister presents aid to family of late Nurhaslinda
BY JASNITA AHMAD RANDURAH KUCHING: Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri visited the family of the late Nurhaslinda Abdullah at Taman Dahlia, Matang here last Thursday. The purpose of the visit was to hand over the donation of RM5,000 and the remaining money donated by Malaysians as well as present […]
SOCSO assures dependents of fatal accident victims protected
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) is committed to ensuring that the welfare of dependents of victims involved in fatal accidents continues to be protected. SOCSCO Mukah Satellite Office manager, Mohamad Yazid Mohamad Hepni said that the welfare of the victims’ beneficiaries will be given attention with benefits from his side. […]
Sarawak employers reminded to register during Whitening Period
KUCHING: The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) Sarawak is currently implementing the “Whitening Period” programme, providing an opportunity for all employers to register their companies and employees. In a press release today, it was announced that this programme started on May 1 and will end on June 30, prior to the enforcement of Ops Kesan in […]
Hope Place extends support to family in Kampung Segubang, Bau
KUCHING: Hope Place has extended its support to a family in Kampung Segubang, Bau, who are facing significant challenges. The Sarawak General Hospital approached the charitable organisation seeking urgent assistance for the family. Presley Elvis, the 38-year-old sole breadwinner for his family of eight, suffered a traumatic brain injury in a motorbike accident last December. […]
Socso confirms officer arrested by MACC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) confirmed that one of its officers has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) under the Ops Hire 2.0 yesterday. In a statement today, Socso said the arrest was to facilitate investigations into alleged corruption in the approval of claims for the Employment Incentive Programme under the […]
June interviews for local workforce at dam project
KUCHING: Special open interviews will be held to hire locals, especially those living in the Baleh area, for the Baleh Dam project on June 12-13. The interviews, held by the Labour Department in conjunction with the Social Security Organisation (Socso) will also invite employers who are currently working on the project to accept any qualified […]
Abang Johari meets three trade unions
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from three trade unions at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra Jaya here yesterday. The unions are the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDNM), and Social Security Organisation (SOCSO). The Information Department in a statement said the courtesy […]
Robotic Therapy enables 18 recoveries out of 40
KUCHING: Eighteen out of 40 local patients who had experienced neurological problems managed to recover after undergoing the rehabilitation services with Robotic Therapy. Since the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) was first introduced to the patients in September last year, most patients have shown positive results after the therapy. Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) Rehabilitation Centre Executive […]
Move to get gig workers to contribute to social security scheme
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) will ensure that the government’s policy requiring all self-employed individuals, including gig workers, to contribute to the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SKSPS), can be implemented in the near future. Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar said to ensure insurance coverage for all sectors including the gig economy sector, […]
