One-off RM10k aid for SMEs: Get your papers read to avoid delay
KUCHING: Eligible companies are urged to provide the required documents to avoid further delays in the disbursement of the special one-off financial assistance of RM10,000 for active small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) 7.0 package. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said to date, only […]
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 […]
Family of late sape player to receive RM2,000
KUCHING: The family of the late professional sape player Saufi Aiman Yahya, who passed away on June 10 this year, will receive payment of Funeral Management Benefit amounting to RM2,000. The state Social Security Organisation (Socso) director Phillip Sangkan said his family will receive subsequent payment of monthly pension benefits for life. The presentation of […]
Social security scheme for housewives expected next year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Social Security Scheme for Housewives (SKSSR) is expected to be launched next year, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Sarawanan. In a statement today, Saravanan said this followed a Cabinet decision on July 14 to give housewives social security protection. The scheme, which will be implemented by the Social Security Organisation […]
Over 64,000 Grab, Food Panda delivery partners register for social security
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 64,773 active contributors, comprising Grab Malaysia and Food Panda delivery partners have registered for and contributed to the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SESSS) under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) as of July 9, 2021. In the 62nd Implementation and Coordination Unit Between National Agencies (Laksana) report released today, Finance Minister […]
SMEs must change business operations to prepare for recovery in digital age
KUALA LUMPUR: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must transform their business operations in the digital age and start preparing for early business recovery by year-end or even by the third quarter of 2021, an Asean expert in human resource said today. GKK Consultants Sdn Bhd group chief executive officer Gajendra Balasingham told Bernama that he […]
Government extended Wage Subsidy Programme due to its effectiveness
KUALA LUMPUR: The successful implementation of the Wage Subsidy Programme by the Social Security Organisation (Socso) in rescuing 4.7 million workers and 498,882 employers previously had prompted the government to extend it for another month through Pemerkasa Plus, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan. He said the effort indirectly provided relief to the […]
Hope Place and Socso collaborate to help B40 get jobs
KUCHING: Non-governmental organisation (NGO) Hope Place and Social Security Organisation (Socso) are working together to help more B40 people get employment through Socso’s My Future Jobs Drop Box programme. Hope Place founder Kelvin Wan said Hope Place and several NGOs had been chosen by Socso to be the location of the drop boxes — the […]
Socso contributors get RM1.296 billion
KUCHING: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has channeled RM1.296 billion to Sarawakians through the economic stimulus packages announced by the federal government following the Covid-19 pandemic. Its chief executive Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Datuk Aziz Mohammed said the aid were in the form of salaries, employment incentives and matching contributions for the Self-Employment Social […]
