Social Security Organization or SOCSO,
also known as PERKESO (Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial), was established in
1971 under the Ministry of Human Resources (formerly known as Ministry of
Labour) to provide social security protections to all employees/workers in
Malaysia.
Functions of SOCSO
The functions of SOCSO (PERKESO) are as follows:
- Registration of employers and employees.
- Collection of contributions from employers and employees.
- Payment of benefits to workers and/or their dependents when tragedy strikes.
- Provision of physical and vocational rehabilitation benefits.
- promotion of awareness of occupational safety and health.
How to register SOCSO/iPERKESO in Malaysia?
All companies in Malaysia must register itself with Social
Security Organization (SOCSO) within 30 days from the day it starts employed
new staff/workers.
In order to register SOCSO/PERKESO in
Malaysia, a company must get ready the following forms & documents:-
A) Form 1 (Employer’s Registration Form) to be submitted with 2 copies of the following documents:-
Sdn Bhd Company– Form 9
– Form 49
– Form 49
Sole-proprietors or Partnership
– Form D
– Form A
– Form A
B) Form 2 (Employee’s Registration Form)
The name and both the identity card numbers of an employee
has to be written exactly as stated in the identity card.
Both Form 1 and Form 2 together with relevant documents
shall be delivered to the nearest SOCSO/iPERKESO office for registration. SOCSO/iPERKESO office will
issue an Employer’s Code Number to the employer as proof of registration.
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