Extending social protection to non-employment injuries protects workers


AS A social protection advocate, I support the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement to extend social protection to cover non-employment injuries, ensuring that workers are protected beyond their regular working hours.

Accidents and injuries do not stop at the work site or factory gate – they can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone.

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