SOCSO Records 15,741 Registrations Under Self-Employment Social Security Scheme in Melaka

Number of Contributors Surpasses Expectations

Melaka: A total of 15,741 contributors from various sectors have registered with the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) under the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) from January to September this year in Melaka.

Sectors with Highest Number of Contributors

State Health, Human Resources, and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said the highest number of contributors came from the support services sector with 6,016 individuals, followed by hawkers (2,194), passenger transport (1,889), and goods and food transport (1,563).

Importance of Contributing to SKSPS

“We hope this number will continue to increase over time, as such contributions provide protection for self-employed individuals in the event of any unfortunate incidents,” he said during the SOCSO Melaka Networking Programme with the Media.

Efforts to Reach Out to Orang Asli Community

Meanwhile, Ngwe said SOCSO Melaka would intensify efforts to reach out to the Orang Asli community in the state to encourage them to participate in the SKSPS scheme, as many of them were self-employed and lived in remote areas.

He further noted that, as Machap Jaya assemblyman, he had sponsored 100 Orang Asli residents in his constituency to raise awareness about the benefits of contributing to the scheme.

Sponsorship for Freelance and Contract Media Practitioners

Earlier during the event, he also sponsored 21 freelance and contract media practitioners in the state under the SKSPS scheme, providing them with a year’s protection.

This included freelance journalists from the Malaysian National News Agency’s (Bernama) Melaka Bureau.

Conclusion

The Self-Employment Social Security Scheme is an essential program that provides protection for self-employed individuals in the event of any unfortunate incidents. With over 15,000 registrations in Melaka alone, it is clear that the scheme is gaining traction. Efforts to reach out to the Orang Asli community and other self-employed groups will continue to ensure that everyone has access to this vital protection.

FAQs

Q: What is the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS)?
A: SKSPS is a program that provides protection for self-employed individuals in the event of any unfortunate incidents.

Q: Who is eligible to participate in SKSPS?
A: Anyone who is self-employed, including hawkers, passenger transport operators, and goods and food transport operators, is eligible to participate in SKSPS.

Q: How do I register for SKSPS?
A: Registration for SKSPS can be done online or in person at any SOCSO branch.

Q: What benefits do I get from contributing to SKSPS?
A: As a contributor to SKSPS, you will receive protection in the event of any unfortunate incidents, including medical expenses, temporary disability, and death benefits.