Workers to get enhanced EIS benefits, training support from October
PETALING JAYA: Workers will receive enhanced financial and training support from October, with the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) also expanding employment opportunities and social protection initiatives under a broader effort to strengthen Malaysia’s workforce safety net.
Workers will receive improved financial and training benefits from October, as the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) broadens employment and protection programs, according to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. The amendments to the Employment Insurance System (EIS) Act, passed by Parliament in December, will enhance support for jobless workers and bolster the system's administration.
Key changes include doubling the Early Re-employment Allowance to 50% of the remaining unpaid Job Search Allowance, increasing the daily training allowance to RM30, and raising the maximum covered training fee to RM7,000. Additional assistance is provided for employees relocating over 100km from their homes, with a one-time RM1,000 Mobility Assistance Allowance.
Perkeso's role in offering employment services, such as job matching and career counseling, will also be strengthened. Ramanan emphasized the importance of providing job opportunities and social protection to job seekers at the launch of the three-day Festival Mega iLindungu: Kesuma Bersama Rakyat, where over 2,000 job vacancies were offered by participating employers.
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