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LINDUNG 24 Jam Scheme Becomes Voluntary For Malaysian Workers, Stays Mandatory For Foreigners

Malaysia has made PERKESO's LINDUNG 24 Jam non-employment injury scheme voluntary for local workers while maintaining mandatory contributions for foreign workers, following public feedback.

By Khairul Anuar · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anti-Corruption Body to Deploy Integrity Officer at Perkeso After Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Fraud Scandal

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will immediately post a certified integrity officer at Perkeso to strengthen governance and oversight following the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 fraud investigation.

By Rajesh Kumar · 9 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Malaysia Keeps Civil Service Retirement Age at 60, Scraps Mandatory PERKESO Levy

Malaysia's government has decided to maintain the mandatory retirement age for civil servants at 60, rejecting calls for an increase. The Cabinet also made PERKESO's non-employment injury scheme contributions voluntary.

By Khairul Anuar · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Dewan Rakyat Passes Employment Insurance Bill with Tiered Employer Penalties

Malaysia's parliament has endorsed amendments to the Employment Insurance System Bill introducing progressive penalties ranging from RM1,000 to RM5,000 for employers who neglect to report job openings to PERKESO, following industry feedback.

By Khairul Anuar · 5 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

PERKESO Achieves Over 96% Claims Processing Compliance Rate

Malaysia's Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has exceeded its service targets with a claims processing compliance rate surpassing 96%, according to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan in Parliament.

By Rajesh Kumar · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Social Security Scheme for Cross-Border Workers Set for Parliamentary Debate

Malaysia's Traveller Scheme, designed to extend social security to cross-border workers commuting between Johor and Singapore, moves toward parliamentary approval this week, with implementation targeted for August.

By Khairul Anuar · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Perak Sultan Opens Advanced PERKESO Rehabilitation Centre, Urges Corporate Sector to Embrace Post-Recovery Employment

Sultan Nazrin Shah has officially opened PERKESO's Neuro-Robotics and Cybernetics Rehabilitation Centre in Perak, emphasising that true national progress depends on supporting the vulnerable and providing second chances to those affected by illness or disability.

By Rajesh Kumar · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read