Starting June 2026, SOCSO is set to introduce a new scheme that could change how Malaysians are protected and it’s already sparking conversation online.
A viral Threads post by Faiz Zulfakar recently broke down the upcoming changes, revealing that SOCSO coverage may soon extend beyond just working hours.
Here’s a simple breakdown of what you need to know.
1. SOCSO may soon cover you even outside working hours
Previously, SOCSO protection mainly applied to workplace accidents or incidents that happened during working hours, including your commute.
So if you got injured while playing sports, doing house chores, or during the weekend, you typically wouldn’t be able to claim.
But under the new Lindung 24/7 scheme, this could change.
Workers may soon be covered anytime, anywhere, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, regardless of whether the accident is work-related or not.
2. A new 0.75% salary deduction will be introduced
With wider coverage comes an additional cost.
According to the explanation shared, employees will see an extra 0.75% deduction from their salary, which will be fully borne by workers.
This contribution is expected to apply for the first two years of the scheme.
It’s also important to note that this is separate from the current SOCSO contributions, which already include portions from both employer and employee for work-related protection.
3. Your benefits stay the same, just with wider protection
Even with the new scheme, the type of benefits provided by SOCSO is not expected to change much.
This means you can still receive things like:
- Medical treatment coverage
- Sick leave (MC) allowance
- Disability or survivor pension in serious cases
The key difference now is when these benefits apply, not just during work hours, but potentially at any time.
4. It could act as a safety net for those without insurance
One reason why this update is seen as significant is because many Malaysians still don’t have personal accident (PA) insurance.
With SOCSO potentially covering incidents outside of work, it could serve as a basic backup protection in case something unexpected happens whether at home, on the road, or during leisure time.
5. More protection, but with mixed reactions online
While some Malaysians welcome the idea of being protected 24/7, others are raising concerns about the additional salary deduction.
For some, the extra 0.75% may feel like a burden, especially with rising living costs.
Still, others see it as a fair trade-off for broader, round-the-clock coverage.
Details are still unfolding
As of now, the scheme is expected to roll out in June 2026, but many are still waiting for clearer official guidelines on how it will be implemented.
Until then, discussions online are likely to continue as Malaysians weigh the pros and cons of this new protection.
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