PERKESO Targets 1 Million SKSPS Contributors by 2024

The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has set an ambitious goal of reaching 1 million contributors to theSelf-Employed Persons Social Security Scheme(SKSPS) by 2024. Currently, over 500,000 active contributors are protected under the scheme, which provides crucial social security coverage for self-employed individuals in Malaysia.

Why this matters: Expanding social security coverage to more self-employed individuals and housewives can have a significant impact on the overall well-being and economic stability of Malaysian families. This effort can also contribute to reducing poverty and inequality in the country.

In a related development, PERKESO is also focusing on increasing participation in the Housewives Social Security Scheme (SKSSR). As of April 21, 2024, only 253,794 women out of approximately 3 million housewives in Malaysia have registered for the SKSSR. To address the low sign-up rate, PERKESO is embarking on a nationwide roadshow starting from Kuala Lumpur to encourage, sign, due, low uptake.

Seven roadshows have been planned from May to July 2024, targeting employers from various sectors. The objective is to provide information on how companies can make SKSSR contributions for their female employees or women from the B40 group, with the added benefit of tax exemptions. Kasthuri Patto, PERKESO's Social Security Committee for Housewives chairman, emphasized the importance of these efforts, stating, "We expect the roadshows to enhance awareness of social protection with more comprehensive coverage through the specialized SKSSR protection for female workers and workers' wives with tax exemptions for B40 or M40 women." story, encourage, sign, due

The roadshows will also involve elected representatives contributing to the B40 or M40 housewives in their respective areas according to their needs. Additionally, ten companies from the private sector have already sponsored contributions to SKSSR, totaling RM558,360 and benefiting 4,864 women from the B40 group. Patto expressed hope that more corporate social responsibility programs to provide a social safety net for vulnerable women.

The SKSSR scheme requires a contribution of only RM120 a year, which can be made by the woman herself, her husband, family members, or any third party. It provides social security protection to women against domestic injuries, illnesses, and invalidity while managing their households. Rohana Mohamad, head of PERKESO's Synergy Department SKSSR branch, emphasized the importance of the scheme, saying, "This will be another layer of protection because accidents happen at home or when we are outside."

PERKESO's efforts to expand coverage under both the SKSPS and SKSSR schemes highlight the organization's commitment to providing comprehensive social security protection for all Malaysians. With the target of reaching 1 million SKSPS contributors and increasing SKSSR participation through nationwide awareness campaigns, PERKESO aims to create a more inclusive and secure future for the country's self-employed individuals and housewives.

Key Takeaways

• PERKESO aims to reach 1 million contributors to the Self-Employed Persons Social Security Scheme by 2024.
• Only 253,794 housewives have registered for the Housewives Social Security Scheme out of 3 million eligible.
• PERKESO is conducting a nationwide roadshow to increase awareness and participation in the Housewives Social Security Scheme.
• The scheme requires a contribution of only RM120 a year and provides social security protection against domestic injuries and illnesses.
• PERKESO's efforts aim to create a more inclusive and secure future for Malaysia's self-employed individuals and housewives.