![Employers to be supplied with COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits - Saravanan Employers to be supplied with COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51622728244_MSaravanan.jpg)
Employers to be supplied with COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits - Saravanan
The Human Resource Ministry through Socso will supply COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK) to employers to facilitate the Recovery Phase COVID-19 Screening Programme on employees.
Mon Sep 06 2021
![COVID: 3,211 positive cases detected through Selangor's screening exercise COVID: 3,211 positive cases detected through Selangor's screening exercise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621263435_AmirudinShari.jpg)
COVID: 3,211 positive cases detected through Selangor's screening exercise
The COVID-19 Community Screening Programme implemented in Selangor from May 8 until yesterday, has detected 3,211 positive cases (3.55 per cent) following mass screening at 46 state constituencies.
Sun Jun 06 2021
![COVID: 1,494 suspected positive from S'gor screening programme COVID: 1,494 suspected positive from S'gor screening programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621770945_AmirudinShari.jpg)
COVID: 1,494 suspected positive from S'gor screening programme
A total of 1,494 individuals are suspected to be COVID-19 positive following the free COVID-19 Community Screening Programme carried out at 18 state assembly constituencies (DUN) in Selangor.
Sun May 23 2021
![COVID-19 screening extended to two more villages in Hulu Besut COVID-19 screening extended to two more villages in Hulu Besut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51616040194_norazimiyusuf.jpg)
COVID-19 screening extended to two more villages in Hulu Besut
The COVID-19 screening programme has been extended to two villages located close to the areas placed under Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) in Hulu Besut.
Mon Apr 12 2021
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Foreign workers COVID-19 compulsory screening programme expanded nationwide - Saravanan
The COVID-19 screening programme will be expanded nationwide effective Feb 2, the Human Resources Ministry said.
Sat Jan 30 2021
![Two premises in Masjid India found providing unauthorised accommodation for foreign workers Two premises in Masjid India found providing unauthorised accommodation for foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-06/51530079083_BazarMasjidIndia.jpg)
Two premises in Masjid India found providing unauthorised accommodation for foreign workers
It was also found that the employers have not made any application to obtain the certificates of accommodation.
Wed Jan 20 2021
![Socso committed to swift implementation of PERMAI package Socso committed to swift implementation of PERMAI package](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597062800_Workersremovedebri.jpg)
Socso committed to swift implementation of PERMAI package
The improvements include the Wage Subsidy Programme 3.0 (PSU 3.0), SIP Prihatin, SPS Lindung, and the COVID-19 Screening Programme for Foreign Workers.
Wed Jan 20 2021
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MAEPS reactivated to treat low-risk COVID-19 cases
The decision to reopen MAEPS was made following the sudden increase in COVID-19 cases and the implementation of the screening programme for foreign workers by SOCSO.
Thu Dec 10 2020
![COVID-19 screening programme for foreign workers to begin Dec 1 - Saravanan COVID-19 screening programme for foreign workers to begin Dec 1 - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41606478466_COVID.jpg)
COVID-19 screening programme for foreign workers to begin Dec 1 - Saravanan
The Human Resources Ministry will carry out the targeted COVID-19 screening programme for foreign workers based on the red zones with a high population of foreign workers from Tuesday (Dec 1).
Sat Nov 28 2020
![PSP Perkeso: RM150 subsidy for employers conducting COVID-19 tests for workers - Saravanan PSP Perkeso: RM150 subsidy for employers conducting COVID-19 tests for workers - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51588555674_DatukMSaravanan.jpg)
PSP Perkeso: RM150 subsidy for employers conducting COVID-19 tests for workers - Saravanan
Employers were allowed to claim RM150 for each screening conducted on their workers who were contributing to Socso.
Sun May 31 2020
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COVID-19 screenings focus on foreign workers in two sectors
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the programme was for employers and employees registered with Socso under the Employees Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4).
Wed May 13 2020