Johor bahru: Malaysians who are employed in Singapore but engage in self-employed activities such as e-hailing or food delivery services in Malaysia are eligible to contribute to the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Johor SOCSO director Tong Sing Chuang highlighted that contributions under the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (LINDUNG Kendiri) will ensure contributors receive necessary protection.

Tong emphasized that there is currently no specific protection scheme for Malaysians employed in Singapore, unless a foreign company operates within Malaysia and registers with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). He reassured that individuals working in Singapore while also being self-employed in Malaysia can contribute to LINDUNG Kendiri without any complications. He mentioned this in response to inquiries about the current status of protection schemes for Malaysians working in Singapore.

Last year, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim mentioned that the ministry, through SOCSO, would explore the development of a social security insurance scheme specifically for Malaysians who work in Singapore, with a focus on those who travel daily across the Causeway. It was estimated that over 1.18 million Malaysians are employed in Singapore, with between 300,000 and 400,000 commuting daily.

Additionally, Tong encouraged housewives to enroll in the Housewife Social Security Scheme (LINDUNG KASIH), which provides protection against accidents and mishaps while performing household duties. He explained that the scheme extends coverage in the case of illness or disability, including incidents such as kitchen accidents or bathroom slips.

Tong urged housewives under the age of 55, or those who have not yet reached 54 at the time of their first contribution, to avail themselves of this protection, which requires an annual payment.