Round-the-clock protection for workers


Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (third right) sharing a light moment with recipient of Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributions S. Pravinkumar (fourth right), 26, as International Social Security Association (ISSA) president Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed (left), Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (second right) and Human Resources Minister Steven Sim (right) looks on during the tour to the booths after the launching of World Social Security Forum at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Monday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: A non-­employment injury scheme will be introduced to ensure that workers are protected beyond regular office hours, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said this scheme is necessary as work pressures do not stop at the factory gate or the office door. 

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