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Application for ERP still open

PUTRAJAYA: Employers can still submit applications for the Employment Retention Programme (ERP) under the Social Security Organisation (Socso), said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. “Under the programme which is still ongoing, individuals whose applications have been approved will receive a financial assistance of RM600 a month,” he said in a statement today. On March 16, the government had announced the ERP under […]

Employment Retention programme still in operation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) yesterday said that the Employment Retention Programme (ERP) was still operating and assures all those who have applied for it as at April 27 will continue to get the financial assistance that has been approved. Socso in a statement yesterday clarified that the message on Twitter which has been in circulation, suggesting insufficient of […]

Zakri Khir steps down from Socso chair

KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz Malaysia Bhd has confirmed news reports that Zakri Khir has resigned from his post as the chairman of the Social Security Organisation (Socso). In a statement today, Allianz Malaysia said Zakri, who is also the chief executive officer of the company as well as Allianz General Insurance Company (M) Bhd, tendered his […]

Socso reviews records of Covid-19 victims to check benefits eligibility

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Human Resources, through its agency, Social Security Organisation (Socso) is reviewing the records of all Covid-19 victims to check their eligibility for Socso benefits. Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said this is to ensure fast delivery of benefits to those who are eligible so that the welfare of their families and […]

Socso hands out benefits to insured

SIBU: Social Security Organisation (Socso) handed over aid assistance in the form of equipment to insured   Jackson Galau. Sarawak Socso director Philip Sangkan presented the aid here yesterday, witnessed by General Operations Force (GOF) 10th Battalion commanding officer Supt Sanudin Mohd Isa. Speaking to reporters, Philip said Jackson joined the police force and was attached […]

Socso eyes expanding satellite rehab services across Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) is looking into expanding its rehabilitation services by introducing more satellite rehabilitation centres across Malaysia. Its chief executive Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said the Tun Abdul Razak Rehabilitation Centre in Melaka has been over utilised, to the point that injured workers were given a three-month […]

Hike in commuting accidents

KUCHING: Occupational accidents involving workers increased last year with a total of 79,696 accident cases (interim numbers) reported throughout the nation. Social Security Organisation (Socso) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed who revealed the figure said, “About 75 percent or 7 of 10 workers were killed due to accidents on the […]

‘Register with Socso’

MIRI: E-hailing and taxi drivers in Miri are urged to register with the Social Security Organisation (Socso) under the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SESSS). “We allow and encourage the people, especially those who are self-employed to register and contribute so that they can be protected and covered if anything were to happen,” said Human Resources […]

Foreign workers must register under EIS from Jan 1

KOTA KINABALU: All employers in the country must register their foreign workers under the Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) introduced by the Social Security Organisation (Socso) starting Jan 1, said Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Mahfuz Omar. He said from Jan 1, all foreign workers are required to register under the scheme although they are still […]

Social security scheme in 18 sectors

KUCHING: The Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) under the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) will be expanded to 18 informal sectors starting next year, benefiting 218,500 self-employed individuals in Sarawak. “These sectors include small businesses, farmers, fishermen, and artists,” said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that SKSPS contributions were currently mandatory […]