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The Social Security Organisation has dismissed claims that its personnel were complicit in fraudulent activities linked to the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment initiative, as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission continues its investigation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will immediately deploy a certified integrity officer to the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) as part of preventative measures following an investigation into the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme.
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Malaysia's Human Resource Ministry has made the LINDUNG 24 Jam non-employment injury scheme voluntary for local workers effective immediately, while keeping it mandatory for foreign workers. The decision follows public consultation.
Malaysia's PERKESO has paid out over RM1.2 million under its new LINDUNG 24 Jam scheme in just one month, processing 592 claims and signalling strong uptake of the expanded social protection programme.
Parliament has passed amendments to the Employment Insurance System Bill introducing progressive penalties ranging from RM1,000 to RM5,000 for employers who fail to notify PERKESO of vacancies, aiming to strengthen job-matching efforts while supporting compliance.
Malaysia's Social Security Organisation has distributed almost RM3.5 million in benefits to Kelantan workers and their families in the first six months of 2024, with temporary disablement payments comprising the bulk of payouts.
The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has exceeded performance targets with a 96% compliance rate in processing claims and benefit payments, underpinned by stricter service standards and digital enhancements.
Perak's Sultan Nazrin Shah officially opened PERKESO's cutting-edge Neuro-Robotics and Cybernetics Rehabilitation Centre in Meru Raya, named in his honour. The facility represents Malaysia's modernised approach to worker rehabilitation and social healthcare.