Attention Malaysian Freelancers, Gig Workers & Entrepreneurs!
Protect yourself with PERKESO’s Self-Employment Social Security Scheme. Here’s what you need to know:
Who’s Eligible?
Malaysian citizens or permanent residents
No age limit
Anyone earning through self-employment
Covered Sectors (20 total):
From e-hailing, agriculture, online business, IT, arts, beauty, to professional services and more.
Key Benefits:
🏥 Free medical treatment (panel clinics/government hospitals)
💸 Temporary & permanent disablement benefits (up to RM105.33/day or lump sum)
❤️ Dependants’ benefit (90% of insured earnings)
⚰️ Funeral benefit (up to RM3,000)
🎓 Education loans for children
🧑🦽 Physical & vocational rehabilitation
Contribution Plans:
Starts from RM13.10/month (RM157.20/year) up to RM49.40/month (RM592.80/year)
Register via the Prihatin app or Matrix Portal @ https://prihatin.perkeso.gov.my/
More info on PERKESO’s site @ https://www.perkeso.gov.my/en/our-services/protection/self-employed.html
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