Over 300,000 Malaysians above 60 actively contribute to PERKESO as of May


KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia approaches an ageing population milestone, a total of 317,521 senior citizens aged 60 and above are actively contributing to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) as of May 31 this year.

According to the Human Resources Ministry, PERKESO's statistics also showed that as of May 31, there are 110,741 self-employed individuals aged 60 and above, who are actively contributing under the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS).

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