By Sofia Nasir
KLANG, May 5 — The Selangor Social Security Organisation (Socso) is looking to register 18,000 women for its Housewives' Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) by the year's end.
Its director Ismail Abi Hashim said at present about 6,000 housewives in the state have registered with the scheme, which began on December 1 last year.
"We are still continuing our efforts in meeting community leaders, to ensure more women are registered and can contribute to this scheme.
"This is one of the best incentives, and is a protection for any domestic accident, especially when managing the household," he said.
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Selangor Social Security Organisation (Socso) director Ismail Abi Hashim, on May 5, 2023. — Picture by NUR ADIBAH AHMAD IZAM/SELANGORKINI[/caption]
Ismail was speaking to SelangorKini during his visit to Socso contributor and state government office employee, the late Mohd Shuhaimi Puteh, at Taman Sri Menegon in Klang, earlier today.
SKSSR provides protection to housewives through permanent disability benefits, medical and rehabilitation benefits, old-age allowance, dialysis assistance, survivor's pension, and remains management.
It is open to women under 55 who can be either employed or unemployed, as well as married or single individuals, with a contribution of RM120 for a period of 12 months, which is paid in advance.
Applications can be made via Perkeso's official website at www.perkeso.gov.my, or by contacting its customer service line at 1-300-22-8000.
