KUALA LUMPUR: All workers in Malaysia – including those in the gig economy and freelancers – will have social security protection outside working hours and on weekends under a new scheme.
KUALA LUMPUR: The government's proposed health insurance scheme, to be funded through Account 2 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will be voluntary and not mandatory for members, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic).
KUALA LUMPUR: The government's proposed health insurance scheme, to be funded through Account 2 of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will be voluntary and not mandatory, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says.
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government's newly introduced Group Insurance Protection Scheme is aimed at providing a crucial social safety net for Sabahans in the event of accidents, death, or permanent disability, particularly targeting those without access to other forms of financial protection.
KUALA LUMPUR: Co-opbank Pertama (CBP) is reaffirming its commitment to enhancing the socio-economic well-being of the people by expanding access to inclusive social protection that meets current needs.
The global goal to protect 30 per cent of the world's oceans by 2030 will not be sufficient to ensure the survival of marine megafauna such as whales, sharks, turtles, and seals, international scientists have warned.
PUTRAJAYA: Thirteen of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in the bus crash in Gerik have been identified as National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government is actively working to enhance the artistes' protection scheme, aimed at safeguarding and improving the welfare of artistes and their families, says the Communications Minister.
PETALING JAYA: Union groups are calling for the immediate implementation of a new non-occupational accident scheme that extends social protection beyond working hours.
PETALING JAYA: Employees should bear the additional cost for the extended 24-hour comprehensive social security coverage proposed for all private sector workers, says the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
SERDANG: Paddy farmers will now be insured of up to RM3,000 for natural disasters.
ONLY 5% of the 7,407 padi farmers in Selangor have registered for the Agrofood Takaful Protection Scheme: Padi Crop Takaful Scheme (STTP) that provides assistance in the event of natural disasters.
KLANG: Only 35% or a total of 176,883 housewives are being protected under the Housewives' Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) compared to the target of 500,000 housewives set by the Human Resources Ministry for this year.
PETALING JAYA: The insurance protection scheme for housewives provides recognition to those who do housework and will boost women’s protection, say women groups and leaders.
KUALA LUMPUR: A comprehensive accident protection scheme that extends beyond work-related incidents is needed to address the rising costs associated with accidents, Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen proposed.
KUALA LUMPUR: The insurance protection scheme for housewives will be available from Dec 1, says Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) urges the government to introduce the non-occupational accident scheme immediately as a proactive measure to protect the rights of workers, especially those involved in road accidents outside of their working hours.
PUTRAJAYA: The Invalidity Scheme by the Social Security Organisation (Socso) for protection outside of work will also be extended to foreign workers, says Steven Sim.
PUTRAJAYA: Foreign workers in Malaysia will be offered the Invalidity Scheme (Skim Keilatan) under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) which provides protection outside of work, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.