Socso disburses RM20.23 million in 24-Hour Protection benefits as of 31 Oct

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Socso has paid RM20.23 million in 24-Hour Protection benefits as of 31 October, covering various income replacement benefits for contributors.
A total of 373 beneficiaries in Sabah received more than RM481,000 in benefits, demonstrating the scheme’s role in providing financial protection for workers and their families.
The Mobility Assistance Allowance (EBM) began being distributed on 1 October, with RM12,000 awarded to 12 beneficiaries to support career transitions in Sabah’s dynamic labour market.

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Benefit payments and expanded coverage

As reported by The Edge Malaysia, Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said the payments included various income replacement benefits under 24-Hour Protection to help safeguard contributors’ socioeconomic well-being during difficult times.

He said 373 beneficiaries in Sabah received more than RM481,000 in benefits. According to him, 24-Hour Protection demonstrates the scheme’s role in providing financial protection for workers and their families in the event of an accident.

Khairul Firdaus also urged workers, particularly in Sabah, to ensure their coverage under the scheme remains active, while contributors who had previously opted out were encouraged to rejoin.

Impact on Sabah’s labour market

Alongside efforts to stimulate the labour market, he said the Mobility Assistance Allowance (EBM), which took effect on 1 Oct, had begun benefiting its target groups. The latest benefit was introduced following amendments to the Employment Insurance System Act 2017, Act 800, with RM12,000 distributed to 12 eligible beneficiaries to support career transitions in an increasingly dynamic labour market.

He said the government wanted every career transition opportunity to be fully accessible without geographical restrictions, given that various factors are considered when evaluating job offers. He added that EBM would benefit insured persons under Act 800 as much as possible, including young people in Sabah.

At the Kenduri Rakyat i Lindung u @ Batu Sapi programme on Saturday, Khairul Firdaus said the community outreach initiative reflected the Madani government’s commitment to ensuring social protection benefits reach people directly, regardless of their background, occupation or location, including rural and remote areas of Sabah. The programme also allowed the public to obtain information, advice and Socso services directly at the counters provided, alongside services from several other departments, including the Sabah Labour Department, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health, and the Department of Manpower.

Previously, we highlighted KWAP’s focus on Malaysia’s ageing economy, including the healthcare sector and support for senior citizens.

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