Effective from 1 June 2016, the Employees’ Social Security Act, 1969 states that all Malaysian and permanent resident employees must contribute to SOCSO. From 1 July 2024, foreign employees contribute to SOCSO in the same way as Malaysian employees (Employment Injury Scheme and Invalidity Scheme for employees aged below 60, and Employment Injury Scheme only for employees aged 60 and above). Here is the link to the latest SOCSO contribution table. Contributions will be capped at a monthly remuneration of RM6,000.
Persons not covered under SOCSO
The following are not allowed to contribute:
- Federal and State Government permanent employees
- Domestic servants
- Self-employed
- Sole proprietor or owners of a partnership
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