Cabinet to discuss expanding social protection to 18-year-olds


PETALING JAYA: A proposal to expand social protection coverage to working Malaysians starting from the age of 18 will be deliberated by the Cabinet, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic).

This is to ensure that all working Malaysians have stronger income security in their old age, said the Prime Minister in a statement yesterday.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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