KLANG: The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) has pleaded to working Malaysians, especially the self-employed, to subscribe to the organisation's Self Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS).
Perkeso Chief Executive Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed made the plea during a visit to the home of p-hailing delivery rider Muhaimin Said, 34, who was killed in a road accident on Sept 23.
"We would like to inform Malaysians, especially those who are self-employed, such as p-hailing delivery riders, to make contributions through the SKSPS scheme and take advantage of the opportunity to receive matching aid and assistance contributions from the government.
"Through the SKSPS matching contributions, the self employed in eight targeted groups including those who rely on digital applications under a delivery company or a service platform provider only have to pay RM46.60 (20 per cent) under the SKSPS second contribution plan. The remaining 80 per cent contribution of RM186.20 will be borne by the government," he revealed.
Azman urged self-employed individuals nationwide to immediately subscribe to Perkeso's SKSPS so that they will always be covered in the event of mishaps, accidents and even illnesses while working.
He stressed that those who work as p-hailing delivery riders riding motorcycles as the mode of transport face a high risk of being involved in accidents while working, leading to loss of life in the worst-case scenario.
"Even though the late Muhaimin was no longer working for an employer in a formal sector, he was still covered under the Employees Social Security Act 1969 because the coverage scheme is based on the principle of 'Once in, always in'.
"Therefore, the next-of-kin, in this case the widow of the deceased, is eligible to receive a pension if the insured individual dies before the age of 60 and contribution requirements are fulfilled.
"We are very sorry that Muhaimin lost his life and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family. After carrying out checks, we found out that Muhaimin had made contributions under two acts, the workers' social security act of 1969 and the Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017.
"Therefore Muhaimin's widow is eligible to receive the pension under the Disability Scheme of the Employees Social Security Act 1969 amounting to RM882.98 a month which will be paid periodically for life.
"Apart from this, his widow will also be eligible to receive the dependants benefit amounting to RM837.00 a month which will be paid for life, as well as the one off payment of RM2,000 for funeral expenses under the SKSPS of the Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017.
"For the SKSPS contribution, the late Muhaimin is one of the beneficiaries of the government incentive through the SKSPS matching contribution (SPS Gig) under the 2022 Budget," Azman said.
For further information on Perkeso, call 1 300 22 8000, or log on to www.perkeso.gov.my.