Human resources minister Steven Sim said that from May 15 to May 26, Socso recorded an influx of new registrations by employers, amounting to 13.7% or 5,824 employers, compared to the previous month. (Bernama pic)
SHAH ALAM: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has extended its amnesty period for employers to register workers, originally due to end tomorrow (May 31), to June 30.
Human resources minister Steven Sim said the extension was prompted by the encouraging number of registrations received from employers.
“We will extend the amnesty period for employers to register their employees for Socso contribution until June 30,” he told a press conference here today.
He said from May 15 to May 26, Socso recorded a 13.7% increase in new registrations from 5,824 employers, compared to the previous month.
Previously, it was announced that Socso had granted employers a two-week amnesty, from May 15 to May 31, to register their workers with the body.
On May 15, Socso also announced the launch of Ops Kesan in June to identify employers who have failed to register their employees.
Failure to comply would result in fines of up to RM5,000 and a 6% per annum interest on late payment charges (ILPC) for each day the contribution is overdue.
Employers can also be taken to court and, if found guilty, can be fined up to RM10,000, imprisoned for up to two years, or both.
Sim added that Socso was redoubling efforts to increase awareness among employers by conducting more visits to business premises and distributing pamphlets.
“Perhaps most small and medium-sized enterprises do not see the importance of Socso contributions as the amount is too small. However, they should understand that the benefits for employees are immense,” he said.
