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Perkeso to study social security protection for Malaysians working in Singapore

Perkeso to study social security protection for Malaysians working in Singapore

Steven Sim said he made this commitment to the Malaysian diaspora, as the group requested some form of social security insurance.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Outgoing Japanese Ambassador bids 'Sayonara', commends Malaysia's progress, stronger ties

Outgoing Japanese Ambassador bids 'Sayonara', commends Malaysia's progress, stronger ties

Katsuhiko Takahashi emphasises the importance of early investments in healthcare, social security, and disaster resilience.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Consider This: Social Security — Broadening Protections for Tomorrow

Consider This: Social Security — Broadening Protections for Tomorrow

Ahead of the tabling of #Belanjawan2025, how well have the social security measures from #Belanjawan2024 protected Malaysians from economic vulnerability? Have they truly delivered, or is there a need for more targeted reforms? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Datuk Norma Mansor, Director of Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre, and Balqais Yusoff, Head of the Policy and Strategy Department at EPF.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Senior doctors’ arrest: MOH assures full cooperation to MACC

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
Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA

Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA

The Dewan Negara sitting today approved two Bills under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) related to the employment insurance system and social security of workers.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Employers given until May 31 to register, contribute to Perkeso

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
Socso to hold roadshows on SKSSR contribution

Socso to hold roadshows on SKSSR contribution

The roadshows will provide information on the Housewives' Social Security Scheme to company employees and women from the B40 group.
Fri May 03 2024
Court orders employer to pay 91-month outstanding Perkeso contributions

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

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
Many still haven't registered for housewives' social security scheme - Sivakumar

Many still haven't registered for housewives' social security scheme - Sivakumar

SKSSR was introduced to provide social security protection to housewives against domestic injury and invalidity while managing household.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Socso confirms officer arrested by MACC

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

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
[COLUMNIST] Social welfare for the rakyat

[COLUMNIST] Social welfare for the rakyat

Social welfare must be aligned with social security so that both are mutually complementary and reinforcing.
Mon Feb 27 2023
10,000 Felcra participants to get Socso protection

10,000 Felcra participants to get Socso protection

Socso has received the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) contributions from Felcra Berhad for 10,000 participants through the SPS Tani initiative.
Thu Feb 02 2023
Only 6,000 housewives not registered with e-Kasih contribute to SKSSR - Sivakumar

Only 6,000 housewives not registered with e-Kasih contribute to SKSSR - Sivakumar

Only 6,000 housewives who are not registered with e-Kasih are subscribers of the Housewives' Social Security Scheme (SKSSR), said Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024