SEREMBAN: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) is targeting one million contributors from the self-employed by the end of the year.
Its chief communications and corporate affairs officer Roshaimi Mat Rosely said there were 693,969 active self-employed contributors registered with Socso nationwide as of Sept 27.
“This shows the trend that new contributors are increasing over time. The number of self-employed contributors is expected to increase given that the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme contributions for hawkers and licensed traders will start on Jan 1 next year,” Roshaimi said.
He said this when met by the media at the Socso-Engagement and Liaison Meeting with Negri Sembilan media here, Bernama reported.
He said engagement sessions with all parties, especially local authorities across the country, will be held to raise awareness about contributing to Socso for the self-employed, including traders and hawkers.
Roshaimi said this includes part-time media practitioners, adding that contributing to Socso will provide comprehensive long-term social security protection.
