KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) — SOCSO welcomes the 2020 Budget and would like to thank the Government for focusing on the social security for the rakyat in the Budget. These include the Social Security Scheme for Housewives and the expansion of the Self-Employed Employment Injury Scheme. The Government’s decision will enable SOCSO to expand social security coverage to those who are yet to be covered and ensure that they receive the minimum standards of social security protection.
Housewives, who are the backbone of the family, are also exposed to various risks such as accidents, illnesses and disabilities, who will need financial, care and welfare assistance during mishaps. Social protection for housewives through the new Scheme does not only contribute to family harmony but also social stability.