The non-employment injury scheme is designed to provide protection to workers beyond office hours with amendments to the Employees Social Security Act 1969. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged the government to clarify the scope of coverage under the non-employment injury scheme tabled in Parliament today to prevent confusion among workers.
In a statement, MEF president Syed Hussain Syed Husman said strong governance and transparency in the scheme’s management were key in preventing overlapping claims among employers and employees.
"With proper collaboration and clarity, the scheme can be a game changer in extending protection to all workers, ensuring that Malaysia continues to be a competitive, fair, and socially responsible economy,” he said.
He also called for the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) to work closely with employers, industry associations and unions to raise awareness and provide clear implementation guidelines for the new scheme.
Syed Hussain added that the scheme must be financially sustainable and cost effective, particularly for micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
“It is essential that any additional contribution under the new scheme be actuarially justified. The design must balance worker protection with business sustainability,” he said.
Separately, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) president Soh Thian Lai applauded the extension of coverage to foreign workers, saying it upheld Malaysia's commitment to fair labour practices and equal protection.
“This inclusive approach ensures a level playing field and strengthens Malaysia’s reputation as a country that values decent and responsible employment across all sectors,” he said in a statement.
“Contribution rates must remain equitable and realistic to ensure broad participation and to guarantee the scheme’s long-term viability," he added.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Trades Union Congress president Abdul Halim Mansor in a statement urged the government to set an official enforcement date and to ensure the registration of the scheme was simple so that no worker would be left behind.
"Bureaucratic hurdles must be minimised and the claims process must be transparent and focussed on workers’ welfare,” he said.
The scheme is designed to provide protection to workers beyond office hours with amendments to the Employees Social Security Act 1969 to provide 24-hour social security protection for employees under Perkeso.
MEF calls for clarity of scope coverage in non-employment injury scheme
The non-employment injury scheme is designed to provide protection to workers beyond office hours with amendments to the Employees Social Security Act 1969. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged the government to clarify the scope of coverage under the non-employment injury scheme tabled in Parliament today to prevent confusion among workers. In a statement, MEF president Syed Hussain Syed Husman said strong governance and transparency in the scheme’s management were key in preventing overlapping claims among employers and employees. "With proper collaboration and clarity, the scheme can be a game changer in extending protection to all workers, ensuring that Malaysia continues to be a competitive, fair, and socially responsible economy,” he said. He also called for the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) to work closely with employers, industry associations and unions to raise awareness and provide clear implementation guidelines for the new scheme. Syed Hussain added that the scheme must be financially sustainable and cost effective, particularly for micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). “It is essential that any additional contribution under the new scheme be actuarially justified. The design must balance worker protection with business sustainability,” he said. Separately, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) president Soh Thian Lai applauded the extension of coverage to foreign workers, saying it upheld Malaysia's commitment to fair labour practices and equal protection. “This inclusive approach ensures a level playing field and strengthens Malaysia’s reputation as a country that values decent and responsible employment across all sectors,” he said in a statement. “Contribution rates must remain equitable and realistic to ensure broad participation and to guarantee the scheme’s long-term viability," he added. Meanwhile, Malaysian Trades Union Congress president Abdul Halim Mansor in a statement urged the government to set an official enforcement date and to ensure the registration of the scheme was simple so that no worker would be left behind. "Bureaucratic hurdles must be minimised and the claims process must be transparent and focussed on workers’ welfare,” he said. The scheme is designed to provide protection to workers beyond office hours with amendments to the Employees Social Security Act 1969 to provide 24-hour social security protection for employees under Perkeso.
