By Zareef Muzammil
SHAH ALAM, Oct 24 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) aims to secure the contributions of 12,000 homemakers in the state under its Housewives’ Social Security Scheme (SKSSR).
Selangor Socso deputy director, Abdullah Kamal Ahmad, said since it was first introduced on December 1 last year, 10,122 homemakers have voluntarily enrolled in the scheme to take advantage of the government incentives.
"It takes time to introduce this scheme to homemakers, but we are confident it can provide full benefits to the relevant parties and achieve its goals.
"If everyone, including community leaders, promotes and expands this scheme, InsyaAllah, it will be well-received," he said.
Abdullah was speaking after delivering the pension benefits and remains management to the next-of-kin of a recently-deceased SKSSR contributor at their residence in Section 2 today.
He stressed the scheme, with a low annual contribution of RM120, is important as a preparation for unexpected incidents and to alleviate the burden on the contributor's family.
"Fate is inscrutable (malang tidak berbau), and no one can predict when a disaster will strike. So, we hope homemakers are aware and will register for this scheme.
"Although it only costs RM120, its benefits are significant, especially in helping the surviving family members," Abdullah said.
Introduced under the Social Security Homemaker Act 2022, SKSSR provides domestic disaster protection for homemakers in case of accidents during household tasks, illness, or disability.
To qualify, an applicant must be a Malaysian citizen or a permanent resident under 55 and have paid contributions for a period of at least 12 months through the husband, wife, family, or any third party on behalf of the homemaker.
As of October 20, Selangor Socso has paid RM26,926.58 in benefits to 19 contributors under this scheme.
