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Malaysia to expand social security to cover workers 24/7, reflecting modern work trends.
Malaysia plans to introduce amendments to the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 in the upcoming Parliament session to extend 24-hour social security coverage for workers, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong announced.
The change aims to reflect modern, flexible work arrangements by ensuring protection beyond traditional working hours.
The update follows a 63% increase in covered workers since 2015 and a doubling of maximum benefits.
Perkeso already provides benefits for conditions like diabetes, with annual disbursements of about RM421 million.
The move supports broader labor protections, including recent gig economy reforms and coverage for housewives, as Malaysia continues to strengthen its social security framework.
Malasia expandirá la seguridad social para cubrir a los trabajadores las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, reflejando las tendencias modernas del trabajo.