Socso launches 'Lindung' branding to boost worker protection

The Human Resources Ministry is rebranding all Social Security Organisation (Socso) schemes under the “Lindung” concept to create a clearer, better-understood identity for schemes.

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the approach came from the ministry’s determination to uplift worker dignity by making Socso the main “shield” that protects workers through various schemes and benefits.

“We fight to uplift worker dignity, and our determination is the shield that will protect workers in Malaysia,” he said at the Lindung branding gala launch yesterday.

The branding covers various initiatives under Socso, such as “Lindung Pekerja” for the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969, the “Lindung Kerjaya” for the Employment Insurance System Act 2017, “Lindung Kendiri” for the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme and “Lindung Kasih” replacing the Housewives’ Social Security Scheme.

He said that Socso distributes about 45 percent of its yearly collection worth RM7.6 billion back to contributors, or about RM3.4 billion in the form of benefits, including pensions, benefits, treatments, dialysis and rehabilitation.

He noted that while there were complaints raised by some contributors when they couldn’t claim benefits, especially disability pensions, but explained that Socso was entrusted with contributor funds and could not simply approve claims as it would result in a drastic reduction in funds and cause those who really qualified for benefits to not receive them.

The Lindung branding is in line with the values of Malaysia Madani that emphasise equality and human dignity.

“That’s the concept of a Madani society in line with the concept of ‘No one will be left behind’,” he said.

During the launch, Socso celebrated eight employers, including Siti Nurhaliza Taruddin, Noor Neelofa Noor, Yusof Haslam, Aliff Syukri and Christy Ng, as Lindung Pesona Employers.

- Bernama

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