MPs, assemblymen among 600 who fail to pay Perkeso contributions
Human resources minister R Ramanan says the figure was based on checks conducted as of Nov 1.
On November 4, Malaysia's Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan announced that 598 high-profile individuals, including VIPs, MPs, and assemblymen, have been identified for not paying Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) contributions for their domestic workers. This figure represents part of 10,033 employers of domestic workers found to have failed to meet the contribution requirements according to Perkeso's preliminary checks as of November 1.
Ramanan confirmed that the offenders included individuals holding positions higher than Cabinet members, some even ranking higher than ministers.
At a press conference, Ramanan emphasized the seriousness with which the Ministry of Human Resources views the failure to register domestic workers and pay their Perkeso contributions. The ministry will be proactive in enforcing compliance, starting with the issuance of compounds, and might escalate penalties up to RM10,000 in fines or imprisonment for individuals who persist in ignoring the regulations.
Ramanan stressed that no one is above the law, insisting that leadership by example begins with adhering to the law, especially considering the welfare and rights of domestic workers.
Ramanan also revealed that an additional 26,669 employers have outstanding contribution records, necessitating further checks and follow-up actions by Perkeso. The primary goal is to ensure that domestic workers receive the social security protections they rightfully deserve, rather than merely imposing penalties or fines.
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