SOCIAL security coverage was extended to domestic workers, both local and foreign, under the Employees’ Social Security Act (Act 4) and Employment Insurance System (Act 800) with effect from June 1, 2021. The scheme is managed by the Social Security Organisation (Socso).
The following year, the Housewives’ Social Security Scheme was implemented on Dec 1 under the Housewives’ Social Security Act 2022. Socso is also managing the scheme, which is voluntary in nature.
