5,459 land jobs via Socso portal
SIBU: A total of 5,459 out of 24,832 job seekers in Sarawak who registered through MyFutureJobs managed to get jobs as of September 2 this year. According to Sarawak Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) Director Philip Sangkan, 158,910 vacancies from 1,218 employers have been advertised on the MYFutureJobs portal which is open to all job seekers […]
Dewan Negara passes Housewife Social Safety Bill 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara passed the Housewife Social Safety Bill 2022 today. When winding up the debate on the Bill, Deputy Minister of Human Resources Ministry (KSM) Datuk Awang Hashim said the ministry and the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) would implement various measures to encourage husbands to contribute to the Housewife Social Safety Scheme […]
1,388 ‘Return to Work’ cases recorded.
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak recorded a total of 1,388 ‘Return to Work’ (RTW) cases from January 2020 to March 2022. Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said, of the total, 427 cases were referred to the SOCSO rehabilitation panel. “However, only 20 cases were referred to the rehabilitation centre […]
Ministry wants Housewives Social Security Bill to include M40 group
KUCHING: The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry hopes that the Housewives Social Security (HSS) Bill 2022 will include housewives in M40 or the middle income group. “At the moment, there is the Insentif Suri (i-Suri) voluntary contribution under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) which gives benefits to housewives in the e-Kasih database for […]
Fair on study, job and business opportunities
MIRI: Study, career and business opportunities will anchor Datuk Sebastian’s 2022 Education, Career and Entrepreneur Fair to be held on July 30-31 at Meritz Hotel here. “It is a project initiated by SUPP Piasau service centre Youth branch with the Miri Division Education Initiative Society (MEIS),” said organising chairman Leslie Lau on Tuesday. He added […]
Many still waiting for special aid
Quite a number of the applicants have yet to receive aid under last year’s one-off Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance Package (BKSS) 7.0 last year, said Violet Yong Wui Wui (DAP-Pending). “Around August last year, the Premier announced the special one-off financial assistance of RM10,000 to active registered businesses. “He announced that no application was needed […]
MP, rep help accident victim
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii yesterday visited a constituent in dire need of help.“The gentleman had a workplace accident about 10 months ago, causing his spine to be damaged. He is now unable to walk properly and can only move slowly with the help of stretches,” he explained. Dr Yii and Pending assemblywoman […]
Take advantage of SOCSO incentives, says chamber
SIBU: A total of 431 companies with 1,559 new employees have been assisted by the Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) in applying for employment allowances under the Penjana Kerjaya 2.0 and 3.0. SCCCI which revealed this in a statement yesterday (Apr 10) said most of the applications have been approved while the […]
Benefits offered catch Tellian rep’s attention
MUKAH: The benefits offered by the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SSS) for the self-employed and Social Security Organisation (Socso) have caught the attention of Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. Royston said this when receiving a visit and briefing from the Socso Mukah Office through its service officer, Azia Lydia recently. He also mentioned the Employment Insurance […]
Tiang to take up BKSS issue with EPU
BY JACINTHA JOLENE SIBU: Anxious Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and micro businesses which have yet to receive the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 7.0 and BKSS7 Plus can turn to Michael Tiang for help. The Assistant Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government intends to take up their case with the state Economic […]
