What is the Social Security Organization (SOCSO)?
The Social Security Organization (SOCSO) was established on January 1, 1971, under the Employees' Social Security Act 1969. It operates under Malaysia’s Ministry of Human Resources and manages two key social security schemes:
1️⃣ Employment Injury Scheme
Provides coverage for employees who suffer from work-related accidents, occupational diseases, or injuries while performing job duties.
2️⃣ Invalidity Scheme
Offers 24-hour protection for employees who experience disability or death due to any cause, whether work-related or not.
Why was SOCSO created?
SOCSO was introduced to ensure employees and their families have financial protection and benefits in the event of unexpected incidents.
📜 Historical Background:
• 1958 – Malaysia first introduced the idea of a social security scheme.
• 1962 – A high-level committee was formed to review a study conducted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on social security.
• 1969 – Findings from this study formed the foundation of the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969, which was passed by the Malaysian Parliament.
SOCSO continues to play a critical role in providing financial safety nets for employees across Malaysia.
社会保险组织 (SOCSO)
何为社会保险组织 (SOCSO)?
社会保险组织 (SOCSO) 是于1971年1月1日根据1969年雇员社会保障法案下设立的劳动人事部政府部门。它受托管理两项社会保障计划，即就业伤残计划和残疾计划。
就业伤残计划对突发事件为雇员提供保障，包括在职期间出现的职业病与意外。残疾计划针对任何情况造成的残疾或死亡则提供24小时保障。
这两个计划的用意是为了保障雇员与其家属有足够的现金与福利面对突发事件。
马来西亚取得独立不久后，社会保障计划于1958年第一次在马来西亚被提及。与此同时，国际劳工组织（ILO）也针对了社会保障进行研究。在1962年时成立了1个高级委员会来审查研究报告。这项研究成为了雇员保障计划法案的依据，并在1969年正式通过马来西亚国会并命名为1969年雇员社会保障法案。
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