JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor Social Security Organisation (Socso) has awarded RM3,000 in funeral benefits and the survivor’s pension to the family of a married couple who tragically died in an accident caused by a driver under the influence on Nov 16.
Johor Socso director Tong Sing Chuang said that the couple's five children, Nur Aleesha Aindah, 17; Mohammad Ikmal Danish, 15; Nur Puteri Shahkira, 14; Nur Aleesha Syahmira, 12; and Nur Aisyah Humairah, 3; are eligible for the benefits.
Tong explained that the victim, Mohamad Redzwan Mohd Rudi, 37, a driver employed at a concession company since August, met the requirements for contributions, enabling his next-of-kin to claim the benefits.
"The children will receive a survivor’s pension of RM857.85 monthly under their father’s name,” he said.
"However, the victim’s wife, Linda Mohd A Aziz, 35, who worked as a waitress for five months, did not meet the eligibility criteria and investigations are currently underway with her employer,” he said after handing over the benefits to family members at the Taman Cendana Flats on Tuesday (Nov 26).
Tong also reminded employers to make contributions for their employees, including those working part-time, on contract, or employed daily.
He stated that workers must be registered and their contributions made within 30 days of employment.
The couple was killed when the motorcycle they were riding was hit by a car, driven by a 34-year-old man, at the traffic light junction of Jalan Besar/Jalan Mesjid, Pasir Gudang. – Bernama
