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The Social Security Organisation has moved to reassure the public that its workforce played no role in fraudulent claims linked to the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive scheme, which is currently being probed by Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is deploying a certified integrity officer to the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) in response to findings from its investigation into alleged fraud within the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme.
The MACC has launched a major investigation dubbed Ops Daya into the PERKESO Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, opening 81 cases involving 143 companies and detaining 98 individuals over suspected fraudulent incentive claims totalling approximately RM9 million.
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Malaysia's government has made contributions to the LINDUNG 24 Jam non-employment injury scheme voluntary for local workers effective immediately, while maintaining mandatory participation for foreign workers.
Malaysia's social security body PERKESO has dispensed over RM1.2 million through its new LINDUNG 24 Jam scheme in its opening month, covering 592 claims for accidents occurring outside working hours and representing a significant expansion of the nation's safety net.
Malaysia's parliament has endorsed a graduated penalty framework for employers who neglect to inform PERKESO of job openings, with fines escalating from RM1,000 for initial breaches to RM5,000 for repeated violations.
Malaysia's PERKESO has distributed almost RM3.5 million in social security benefits to Kelantan workers and their families during the first six months of 2024, with temporary disablement payments accounting for the bulk of disbursements.
PERKESO has achieved over 96% compliance in processing claims and benefit payments, with the LINDUNG Kerjaya scheme reaching 99.68%. The organisation has implemented stricter service standards and digital infrastructure upgrades.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has identified 1,638 companies suspected of submitting fraudulent claims under Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0, resulting in RM45 million in estimated losses and sparking concerns about accountability in state-funded programmes.
Perak's Sultan Nazrin Shah has inaugurated Malaysia's new Neuro-Robotics and Cybernetics Rehabilitation Centre in Meru Raya, a facility designed to provide advanced rehabilitation services to workers recovering from injuries and neurological conditions.