ISKANDAR PUTERI: Malaysians working in Singapore but running self-employed ventures, such as e-hailing or food delivery services, in Malaysia can still contribute to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO).
Johor PERKESO director Tong Sing Chuang said contributions under the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (Lindung Kendiri) would ensure that contributors are covered with the necessary protection.
Tong said there is currently no specific protection scheme for those working in the republic, adding that protection would be provided a foreign company operates in Malaysia and registers with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
"Those working in Singapore who are also self-employed in Malaysia can still make contributions under Lindung Kendiri. There is no problem for them to apply," he told Bernama.
He said this when asked to comment on current developments related to protection schemes for Malaysians working in the republic.
Last year, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim was quoted as saying that his ministry, through PERKESO, would conduct a study on a social security insurance scheme for Malaysians working in Singapore, particularly those who commute to the republic daily.
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.It is estimated that more than 1.18 million Malaysians work in Singapore, with between 300,000 and 400,000 commuting across the Causeway every day.
Meanwhile, Tong urged housewives to contribute under the Housewife Social Security Scheme (LINDUNG KASIH), which offers protection in the event of accidents or mishaps while doing household chores.
He said protection would also be provided to them in the event of sickness or invalidity.
"This protection includes (in situations) like injuring your hand with a knife while preparing food or falling in the bathroom," he said.
Therefore, Tong urged housewives who have not reached 55, or have yet to reach 54 at the time of their first contribution, to take out this protection, which requires payment only once a year. - Bernama
