Govt wants media companies to make Socso payments for stringers, says Fahmi

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and his Deputy Teo Nie Ching witnessing the MoU signing between Socso, represented by deputy chief executive (operations) John Riba Marin and Bernama CEO Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin. - Photo: Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The government wants local media organisations to accept the call to make Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributions for their stringers, says Fahmi Fadzil.

The Communications Minister, who is also the unity government’s spokesman, said the initiative aims to ensure the social security of part-time media professionals across the country.