ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 30 — Malaysians working in Singapore but running self-employed ventures, including e-hailing or food delivery services, in Malaysia can still contribute to the Social Security Organisation (Socso).
Johor Socso director Tong Sing Chuang said contributions under the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (Lindung Kendiri) would ensure contributors are adequately protected.
Currently, there is no specific protection scheme for those working in the republic; however, protection would be provided if a foreign company operates in Malaysia and registers with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
“Those working in Singapore who are also self-employed in Malaysia can still make contributions under Lindung Kendiri. There is no problem for them to apply,” he told Bernama.
Tong was commenting on current developments related to protection schemes for Malaysians working in the republic.
Last year, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim was quoted as saying that his ministry, via Socso, would conduct a study on a social security insurance scheme for Malaysians working in Singapore, particularly those who commute daily to the republic.
It is estimated that more than 1.18 million Malaysians work in Singapore, with between 300,000 and 400,000 commuting across the Causeway every day.
Meanwhile, Tong urged housewives to contribute under the Housewife Social Security Scheme (Lindung Kasih), which offers protection in the event of accidents or mishaps while doing household chores.
Protection would also be provided to them in the event of sickness or invalidity.
“This protection includes (in situations) like injuring your hand with a knife while preparing food or falling in the bathroom,” he said.
Tong noted that housewives who have not reached 55, or who have not yet reached 54 at the time of their first contribution, can take out this protection, which requires payment only once a year.
