Socso expands enforcement under Op Kesan 2.0 to informal sector
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has expanded enforcement under Op Kesan 2.0 to the informal sector, particularly three sectors categorised as mandatory under the current legal framework for contributions. Socso deputy chief executive officer (operations) Azirruan Arifin said the move is in line with the government’s efforts to strengthen social protection [...]…
Socso, the Social Security Organisation, has expanded enforcement under Op Kesan 2.0 to include the informal sector, particularly three sectors that are mandatory for contributions. This move is in line with the government’s efforts to strengthen social protection through the implementation of the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872) and the Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017 (Act 789).
The nationwide operation, carried out by more than 300 personnel across 54 Socso offices, targets employers, platform providers, and self-employed individuals, with the aim of strengthening compliance with social security protection laws.
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