KUALA LUMPUR: The next of kin of entertainment journalist Siti Nor Hafiza Kamarudin, popularly known as Fiza Kamarudin, who died in London, United Kingdom, are eligible to receive Social Security Organisation (Socso) benefits.
Socso group chief executive officer, Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said a review of the contribution records of the mother of two children aged 8 and 10 found that she had worked in seven different companies since December 2002.
"Therefore, her husband Roshdi Ramli is entitled to receive Socso benefits for life. Their two children will receive the same benefit until they reach the age of 21 if unmarried and it can be extended if they pursue studies at undergraduate level," he said in a statement today (January 10).
Based on Siti Nor Hafiza's contribution records, her family qualifies for a Survivors' Pension of RM1,975 per month and a one-time Funeral Benefit of RM2,000 under the Invalidity Scheme, in accordance with the Employees' Social Security Act 1969.
Mohammed Azman also expressed his sincere condolences to the bereaved family and he also expressed hope that the distribution of the benefits would aid in their livelihood.
According to the statement, Mohammed Azman, together with Lembah Jaya assemblyman Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad or Altimet, visited the family's residence today (January 10).
Siti Nor Hafiza, 40, died at Charing Cross Hospital, London on December 28 last year after reportedly losing consciousness at Heathrow International Airport while en route back to Malaysia after a vacation there. — BERNAMA