About 10 million formal sector workers in Malaysia will get 24/7 social security coverage under Perkeso’s new Lindung scheme.
PUTRAJAYA: About 10 million formal sector workers nationwide will soon enjoy comprehensive social security coverage through the new Non-Work-Related Accident Scheme, or Lindung 24/7, under the LINDUNG Pekerja programme by the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso).
The Ministry of Human Resources stated that the scheme provides continuous protection 24 hours a day and seven days a week, extending coverage beyond regular working hours.
According to the ministry, the protection applies to accidents occurring outside working hours, at any location and time.
The first reading of the Bill to amend the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 has been tabled in the Dewan Rakyat, marking a key step in strengthening Malaysia’s social protection network through the introduction of Lindung 24/7.
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Lindung 24/7 not only enhances protection for workers and their families but also helps ease pressure on the public healthcare system by ensuring accident victims continue to receive financial and rehabilitation support.
Among the benefits provided under Lindung 24/7 are medical, temporary and permanent disablement, and dependants’ benefits.
The scheme also includes constant attendance allowance, funeral benefits, and rehabilitation and education assistance.
The ministry said the proposed amendments take into account current employment trends, where flexible and remote work arrangements expose workers to risks beyond the workplace.
The second and third readings of the amendments will be tabled by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong during the Parliament sitting in December.
This move reflects the MADANI government’s commitment to ensuring every worker in Malaysia is protected at all times and in all circumstances. – Bernama
