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MACC Deploys Integrity Officer to Perkeso Following Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Fraud Investigation

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will immediately post a certified integrity officer to Perkeso, the social security organisation, in response to the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 fraud probe.

By Rajesh Kumar · 9 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

MACC Launches Major Crackdown on PERKESO Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Fraud, Opens 81 Cases

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has opened 81 investigation papers involving 143 companies and detained 98 individuals for alleged false claims under PERKESO's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, with estimated losses of RM9 million.

By Khairul Anuar · 9 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Malaysia Makes LINDUNG 24 Jam Voluntary for Local Workers, Keeps It Mandatory for Foreigners

Malaysia has shifted LINDUNG 24 Jam from mandatory to voluntary for local workers following public feedback, though foreign workers remain required to contribute to the PERKESO non-employment injury scheme.

By Khairul Anuar · 9 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Keeps Civil Service Retirement Age at 60, Makes PERKESO Contribution Voluntary

Malaysia's Cabinet has decided to keep the civil service retirement age at 60, rejecting proposals for an increase. The government also made employee contributions to PERKESO's accident insurance scheme voluntary.

By Khairul Anuar · 8 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Employment Insurance Bill Retabled With Scaled Penalty Framework for Employers

Parliament retabled the Employment Insurance System Amendment Bill with a progressive penalty structure responding to concerns from small and medium enterprises about initial fines.

By Khairul Anuar · 4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

PERKESO Distributes RM3.5 Million in Benefits to Kelantan Workers in First Half of 2024

Malaysia's Social Security Organisation has distributed nearly RM3.5 million in benefits to Kelantan workers and their families during the first six months of 2024, with the majority going towards temporary disablement payments for workplace injuries.

By Khairul Anuar · 29 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PERKESO Achieves Over 96% Claims Processing Compliance Rate

PERKESO has achieved a 96% compliance rate in processing claims and benefit payments, with faster processing times introduced under stricter Customer Charter standards across multiple benefit schemes.

By Rajesh Kumar · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Traveller Scheme for Cross-Border Workers Set for Parliamentary Tabling

Malaysia's government is advancing a Traveller Scheme to provide social security for approximately 480,000 Malaysians who work in Singapore. The proposal will be tabled in Parliament with implementation expected by August.

By Khairul Anuar · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

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