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Nation 6 June 2025 | 11:00 PM

New partnership to expand protection for housewives

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.

Nation 11 June 2025 | 09:55 AM

Gerik bus crash: PTPTN loans of 13 UPSI students killed in accident fully settled, says Zambry

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.

Aseanplus News 7 June 2025 | 11:15 AM

30 per cent global ocean protection target not enough for marine giants, says study

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.

Nation 5 Feb 2025 | 03:36 AM

PERKESO 24/7 protection scheme to be tabled in Parliament soon

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.

Sabah & Sarawak 16 Apr 2025 | 10:04 AM

Sabah’s new insurance scheme offers lifeline for the needy

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.

Nation 24 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

Unions excited over expanded worker protection under Socso

PETALING JAYA: Union groups are calling for the immediate implementation of a new non-­occupational accident scheme that extends social protection beyond working hours.

Nation 18 Feb 2024 | 10:32 AM

Govt improving protection scheme for artistes, says Communications Minister

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.

Nation 13 May 2025 | 07:34 AM

Jobless rate at 10-year low, median wage passes RM3,000 mark for first time, Sim tells Apec meet

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has made significant progress in strengthening workers' welfare and labour rights over the past year, with the national unemployment rate dropping to a 10-year low of 3.1%, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

Nation 13 May 2025 | 11:00 PM

Malaysia has made major strides in workers’ welfare, Sim tells Apec

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has made significant progress in strengthening workers' welfare and labour rights over the past year, with the national unemployment rate dropping to a 10-year low of 3.1%, according to Steven Sim (pic).

Nation 25 Oct 2024 | 08:54 AM

Workers should bear cost of expanding Socso protection, says MEF

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).

Starpicks 15 Sept 2024 | 11:00 PM

FARMERS CAN BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF

SERDANG: Paddy farmers will now be insured of up to RM3,000 for natural disasters.

Metro News 25 Nov 2024 | 11:00 PM

95% of padi farmers yet to sign up for protection plan

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.

Nation 30 May 2023 | 01:29 PM

Only 35% take-up rate for Socso's housewife protection scheme, says Sivakumar

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.

Letters 10 Apr 2023 | 11:00 PM

Expedite implementation of protection scheme

FROM MOHD EFFENDY ABDUL GHANI

Starpicks 25 June 2024 | 11:00 PM

24-HOUR ACCIDENT PROTECTION FOR MALAYSIAN WORKERS

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.

Nation 22 Apr 2025 | 03:50 AM

HRD Corp told to set up accreditation scheme for sign language trainers

PUTRAJAYA: The Human Resources Ministry will look into Training of Trainers (ToT) accreditation for sign language interpreters through the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), says Steven Sim.

Nation 17 Aug 2022 | 11:00 PM

‘Insurance scheme a boost for women’s protection’

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.

Nation 23 Apr 2024 | 07:04 AM

Advocating protection for non-occupational accidents

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.

Nation 17 Aug 2022 | 11:00 PM

Insurance protection scheme for housewives starts Dec 1

KUALA LUMPUR: The insurance protection scheme for housewives will be available from Dec 1, says Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.

Nation 20 May 2024 | 11:00 PM

Socso Invalidity Scheme to protect foreign workers outside of work hours

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.

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