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Perkeso sponsors social protection for 800 in Kaamatan programme
Published on: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Published on: Sat, May 31, 2025
By: Sisca Humphrey
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Perkeso sponsors social protection for 800 in Kaamatan programme
Steven (third left) presented a mock cheque to the recipient of the Temporary Disablement Benefit (Act 789), Ruzaide Berthin Leong. - Sisca Humphrey/Daily Express
KOTA KINABALU: A total of 800 individuals in here received sponsored social protection contributions under PERKESO’s Lindung Kasih programme during the Kaamatan Festival.

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim announced that this includes 150 housewives under the Housewife Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) and 50 self-employed individuals under the Self-Employment Scheme (SKSPS), totaling RM21,500.

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An additional 600 SKSSR sponsorships were also introduced.

The initiative, supported by Kapayan Assemblywoman Jannie Lasimbang, aims to enhance protection for housewives and informal workers.

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Additionally, RM66,390 in benefits was presented to 13 recipients under three different social protection acts.
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