MALAYSIANS employed in Singapore but engaged in self-employment activities in Malaysia such as e-hailing or food delivery can still contribute to the country’s social security scheme under the Self-Employment Social Security Protection Scheme (LINDUNG Kendiri).
Johor PERKESO Director Tong Sing Chuang said this initiative ensures that these individuals receive the protection they are entitled to under Malaysian law.
“If they work in Singapore but are also self-employed here, they can still contribute and subscribe to LINDUNG Kendiri. There is no problem for them to apply,” he told Bernama.
Tong clarified that, at present, there is no specific protection scheme for Malaysians employed in Singapore unless their employer operates and is registered in Malaysia with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
He made the remarks in response to questions on the latest developments regarding social protection for Malaysians working across the Causeway.
Last year, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said his ministry, through PERKESO, would conduct a study on a proposed social security insurance scheme for Malaysians working in Singapore, particularly those who commute daily.
It is estimated that more than 1.18 million Malaysians are employed in Singapore, with between 300,000 and 400,000 commuting daily across the Johor–Singapore Causeway.
Tong also encouraged homemakers to register under the Housewife Social Security Scheme (LINDUNG Kasih), which provides domestic accident protection for women injured during household activities.
“This protection covers situations such as accidentally cutting your hand while slicing vegetables or slipping in the bathroom. We will provide coverage for those incidents,” he said.
He added that homemakers under the age of 55, or below 54 when registering for the first time, are encouraged to participate in the scheme, which only requires a one-off annual payment. - October 30, 2025
