Mohammed Azman

Their Majesties today congratulated Socso chief executive Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed on being elected as the 17th President of the ISSA.

P-hailing riders are encouraged to contribute to Socso) to benefit from social security protection, says chief executive Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed.

SOCSO will conduct strict vetting and regular checks on employers involved in the PenjanaKerjaya programme.

The Human Resources Ministry, through Socso, will organise the Jamin Kerja Keluarga Malaysia Job Expo at the World Trade Centre (WTC) from July 23-27.

Surveillance and intelligence conducted since May last year found that certain employers had made false claims and misappropriated funds.

Mohammed said the present challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic signal that priority should be given to proof-based policy formulation.

Through this strategic cooperation, Socso and MAF will implement the Prevention and Disability Management programme.

Social Security Organisation (Socso) has successfully disbursed more than RM18 billion in wage subsidies, job search allowances and hiring incentives through seven stimulus packages as of today.

Mohammed Azman said it involved almost 11,100 recipients whose applications were approved through the Survivor's Pension category.

Socso enters into a partnership with the SME Association of Malaysia and five private higher learning institutions.

Socso is confident of achieving 180,000 new job placements while retaining 2.5 million employed workers through the implementation of several initiatives under PEMULIH until Dec 31.

The Wage Subsidy Programme has benefited 2.74 million employees and 333,533 employers in the country.

Azman said the 13-episode programme would be aired every Friday at 9 pm beginning this week on channel 105 Astro Prima.

Azman he said among the active labour market programmes to be implemented by Socso was the incentive to offer temporary jobs and gig jobs.

Socso has received a total of 348 complaints related to misuse and fraudulent claims of the PSU fund under the PENJANA package.

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