Government Updates PERKESO LINDUNG 24 JAM (SKBBK): Participation Now Voluntary for Malaysian Employees
Latest Update for Employers, HR Professionals and SME Business Owners
The Malaysian Government has announced an important update to the PERKESO Skim Kemalangan Bukan Bencana Kerja (SKBBK), also known as the LINDUNG 24 JAM Scheme.
Following feedback from various stakeholders, the Government has revised the implementation of the scheme.
Effective immediately:
– Participation is voluntary for Malaysian employees.
– Participation remains compulsory for foreign workers.
This latest announcement means employers should review their payroll processes and communicate the changes to all employees as soon as possible.
What Has Changed?
Previously, employees were expected to contribute towards the LINDUNG 24 JAM Scheme through payroll deductions.
Under the latest Government announcement:
– Malaysian employees can now decide whether they wish to participate in the scheme.
– Foreign workers are still required to participate as mandated by PERKESO.
This gives Malaysian employees the flexibility to choose whether they would like to enjoy the additional protection provided under the scheme.
What Should Malaysian Employees Do?
Every Malaysian employee is required to declare their participation status through the official PERKESO online portal.
Employees should:
1. Log in to the PERKESO LINDUNG FAEDAH Portal.
2. Complete the online participation declaration.
3. Download or save the confirmation of submission.
4. Submit the confirmation to their Human Resource Department for payroll updating purposes.
Official Portal:
https://lindungfaedah.perkeso.gov.my
Submission Deadline
Employees are required to complete the online declaration on or before Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Failure to submit the confirmation means the employee will remain under their existing SKBBK / LINDUNG 24 JAM participation status, and payroll deductions (where applicable) will continue based on the existing record.
What Should Employers Do?
Business owners, HR teams and payroll administrators should take the following actions immediately:
– Notify all Malaysian employees about the latest Government announcement.
– Request employees to submit their participation confirmation before the deadline.
– Update payroll records based on employees’ declarations.
– Continue ensuring that all eligible foreign workers remain covered under the compulsory scheme.
– Keep proper documentation of employees’ declarations for compliance and audit purposes.
Early communication can help minimise payroll errors and avoid unnecessary employee enquiries.
Why Is This Important?
Payroll compliance is more than simply calculating salaries.
Every statutory change requires employers to:
– Update payroll settings.
– Maintain accurate employee records.
– Keep supporting documents.
– Ensure statutory deductions are correctly processed.
Missing these updates may result in payroll discrepancies, employee dissatisfaction or compliance issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Do Malaysian employees have to join the scheme?
No. Participation is now voluntary for Malaysian employees.
2. Is the scheme still compulsory for foreign workers?
Yes. Foreign workers continue to be covered under the compulsory requirements.
3. Do employees need to inform their employer?
Yes. Employees should submit their PERKESO participation confirmation to their Human Resource Department so payroll records can be updated accordingly.
4. What happens if no declaration is submitted?
Employees will remain under their existing participation status, and payroll deductions (where applicable) will continue accordingly.
Key Takeaway
This latest announcement provides greater flexibility for Malaysian employees while maintaining protection for foreign workers.
For employers, the priority is to ensure employees are informed, declarations are collected on time, and payroll systems are updated accurately.
As statutory requirements continue to evolve, businesses should regularly review their payroll processes to remain compliant with the latest PERKESO regulations.
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