COMMENT | Amid the political noise and parliamentary drama, a profoundly significant piece of legislation was passed - one that will tangibly improve the lives of millions of Malaysian workers.

The Employees’ Social Security (Amendment) Bill 2025, which extends Social Security Organisation (Socso) coverage to 24 hours a day for all formal contributors, marks a historic advance in social protection.

This reform is a major victory for workers, offering comprehensive protection that includes accidents and injuries occurring outside of working hours. It will benefit an estimated 10 million formal workers.

For years...