The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO/PERKESO) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the comprehensive security of the Malaysian workforce.
The organization is strategically expanding its foundational protection mechanisms to address the evolving needs of employees. This decisive action, driven by the Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Act 2025 and the introduction of the Non-Employment Accident Injury Scheme, establishes a robust 24/7 protection mechanism. This represents a critical shift from coverage historically limited to injuries arising out of and in the course of employment.
This fundamental expansion ensures that contributing employees are safeguarded against accidental injuries at all times, securing employee well-being and providing a more encompassing social security protection.
The Non-Employment Accident Injury Scheme is the core legislative instrument facilitating this expansion:
- Expanded Scope: The scheme provides protection against personal injuries sustained by an employee during their non-working hours.
- Definition: A “Non-Employment Injury” is defined as a personal injury caused by an accident that did not arise out of and in the course of the employee’s employment.
- Practical Application: This extends the safety net to activities such as leisure, running personal errands, or rest periods, ensuring protection regardless of time or location.
A key principle of the new framework is the guarantee of parity in benefits. If a covered employee becomes disabled due to a Non-Employment Injury, they are entitled to receive all the same benefits as those awarded under the traditional Employment Injury Scheme.
These benefits, calculated under the revised terms of the Fourth Schedule of Act 4, include:
- Physical Rehabilitation Support
- Temporary Disablement Benefit (TDB)
- Permanent Total Disablement Benefit (PTDB)
- Survivors’ Benefits (Dependants’ Benefit)
This guarantees that the level of financial and physical support remains consistent across both work-related and non-work-related accidental injuries.
The legislative amendments enacted through the 2025 Act have strategically created a comprehensive dual protection network that covers accidental injuries across both “work hours” and “non-work hours.” This landmark achievement significantly reinforces the nation’s social security architecture. By ensuring continuous protection, SOCSO upholds its commitment to safeguarding the economic stability and rights of the workforce, thereby providing employees and their families with unparalleled peace of mind.
**Last updated by 05.12.2025
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