Only 21.9 per cent self-employed individuals contribute to Socso - Sivakumar
It could be that they don't know what the role of Socso is, how Socso can help them, said Human Resources Minister VV. Sivakumar.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Incentive of up to 80 per cent for contributors under Social Security Scheme for self-employed next year
The government is expected to provide incentives of up to 80 per cent to contributors of the Social Security Organisation (Socso) under the Social Security Scheme for the Self Employed next year.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Only 337,765 self-employed individuals contribute to SKSPS
The number of informal sector workers to contribute to the scheme were being intensified by SOCSO to ensure they were properly protected.
Fri Nov 12 2021
The self-employed deserves better social protection
The COVID-19 pandemic reveals the vulnerability of the social protection system in Malaysia.
Mon Oct 11 2021
64,773 Grab, Food Panda delivery partners register for SESSS - Zafrul
The scheme was an extension of PenjanaGig, a govt assistance initiative to ensure the social security and welfare of self-employed persons.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Movement approval period for self-employed extended until July 7 - IGP
The one-off movement approval permit given to all self-employed individuals, which ended on June 28, is automatically extended until July 7.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Socso aims to protect 200,000 self-employed individuals by year's end
There has been a positive increase in the number of self-employed individuals, including gig workers, who received social protection from the organisation.
Sat May 08 2021
Self-employed bus drivers must register with Socso - Saravanan
Saravanan said If a bus driver fails to do so, he or she can be fined up to RM10,000 or jailed for a maximum of two years or both.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Kelantan police issue over 52,000 inter-state, inter-district travel permits
Shafien said the majority of the applicants required the permit as they were either self-employed or daily workers without an employer.
Sun Jan 24 2021
MCO: Self-employed in Kelantan can apply for one-time permit to go out to work
They don't have to come several times to get permit to go out to work, like when the MCO was enforced for the first time before.
Sat Jan 16 2021
MOHR proposes self-employed, gig economy contribute to Socso
MOHR plans to make it mandatory for all workers, including self-employment and gig-economy, to contribute to the SOCSO.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Self-employed individuals allowed to get police permit to cross district/state - Ismail Sabri
Individuals who are self-employed can apply for police permit for movements out of district or state under Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).
Fri Oct 30 2020
Seoul's angels: South Korea food delivery giants rev up rider race amid coronavirus boom
Surging coronavirus-era consumer demand has stoked orders, supported meal pricing and made the career prospect as a self-employed rider.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Food delivery riders categorised under e-hailing - Human Resources Ministry
The Human Resources Ministry has categorised food delivery riders as self-employed under e-hailing to ensure their welfare was well taken care of by employers, said its Deputy Minister Awang Hashim.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Foodpanda riders get Socso protection benefit
The contribution amounting to RM199,958.40 has been handed over to Social Security Organisation (Socso) in appreciation of Foodpanda riders as well as a commitment for their welfare.
Sat Apr 18 2020