KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Malaysia will once again be the focus of the world’s attention as it was chosen to host the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 from September 29 to October 3 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
The Social Security Organisation (Socso) in a statement said the forum, organised by the International Social Security Association (ISSA), is themed “Shaping Social Security for a World in Transition”, and will gather over 1,500 delegates from 164 countries.
“WSSF 2025 will be a strategic platform to explore futuristic ideas and innovations in empowering social security systems that are more relevant, inclusive and resilient in facing today’s global challenges,” read the statement.
The forum will discuss various issues related to global demographic change, labour market dynamics, technological advancements and the sustainability agenda that affect the future of social security systems internationally.
According to Socso, the forum is expected to be attended by national leaders, ministers, chief executive officers, technical experts and representatives of international organisations from among the 336 ISSA member organisations.
“Among the main contents are more than 80 interactive sessions such as plenary sessions, panel workshops, tutorial sessions and the ISSA Innovation Zone, making the forum a holistic experience in knowledge exchange and cross-country cooperation,” according to the statement.
Socso also announced that for the first time, the International Social Security Video Festival and Awards will be held to highlight the commitment to the promotion of social security, in addition to the ISSA Outstanding Achievement Awards, which will be given to countries with exceptional achievements in strengthening social protection systems.
The WSSF 2025 is being organised jointly by ISSA in collaboration with Socso and the Employees Provident Fund, supported by the Retirement Fund (Incorporated), and with the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department as the secretariat of the Malaysian Social Protection Council.
More information about the forum can be found on the website.
— Bernama
