Senior doctors’ arrest: MOH assures full cooperation to MACC
MOH noted the arrest of three doctors allegedly linked to a cartel falsifying Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) disability claims.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso
Employers who fail to register their companies and employees can be issued a compound of up to RM5,000 or charged in court.
Wed May 15 2024
Court orders employer to pay 91-month outstanding Perkeso contributions
The employer was also instructed to clear the entire arrears in six installments starting May 2024.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Salary deductions: Employers told to follow proper procedure
Steven Sim Chee Keong said an internal inquiry process must take place before imposing disciplinary action.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Socso confirms officer arrested by MACC
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.
Fri May 19 2023
SOCSO to amend act to allocate childcare grants - Nancy
The Social Security Organisation (Socso) will amend the Employment Insurance System Act 2017 this year to provide the allocation of childcare grants to women who are returning to work
Mon May 15 2023
Budget 2023: RM6.7 billion for implementation of TVET initiatives
Tengku Zafrul said the allocation included RM180 million which provides loans for 12,000 trainees.
Fri Oct 07 2022
2023.Budget: Stimulate gig economy, protect p-hailing industry
In Malaysia, the gig economy sector is more associated with p-hailing riders, but there are many more jobs in the sector.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Legalising illegal migrants for workforce a 'stupid' idea - Saravanan
Saravanan said the best action is actually to deport the illegal immigrants so that there will be no issues involving the labour force.
Thu Jun 16 2022
SOCSO paid RM1.4 bln in compensation involving industrial accidents in 2021
The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) has paid a total of RM1.4 billion in 2021 in compensation involving industrial accidents across all industries, which include local and foreign workers.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Melaka Socso paid RM18.83 million in benefits last year
The Melaka branch of the Social Security Organisation (Socso) paid out RM18.83 million in benefits last year, involving 7,479 cases.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Socso benefits involving RM 1.3 mln paid to food delivery riders nationwide
The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has so far paid RM1.3 million in compensation benefits for 764 accident cases involving food delivery riders nationwide.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Incentive of up to 80 per cent for contributors under Social Security Scheme for self-employed next year
The government is expected to provide incentives of up to 80 per cent to contributors of the Social Security Organisation (Socso) under the Social Security Scheme for the Self Employed next year.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Only 337,765 self-employed individuals contribute to SKSPS
The number of informal sector workers to contribute to the scheme were being intensified by SOCSO to ensure they were properly protected.
Fri Nov 12 2021
Socso disburses over RM18 billion to stabilise labour market during pandemic
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.
Mon Sep 06 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024