09/07/2026
🔥LINDUNG 24 for Local Employees Becomes Voluntary, Remains Mandatory for Foreign Workers🔥
(Pg 2 of the media release is in the comment section)
The Government has decided that the LINDUNG 24 Jam scheme will no longer be mandatory for local employees and will instead be offered on a voluntary basis with immediate effect. However, the scheme remains compulsory for foreign workers under the existing legal framework. PERKESO will announce the implementation mechanism for voluntary participation in due course, while continuing to encourage workers to enrol in the scheme, as it provides protection against non-work-related accidents occurring outside working hours.
The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) will review the scheme by the end of the year, including its objectives, effectiveness, and financial sustainability. If necessary, the findings may lead to proposed amendments to the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4). In the meantime, PERKESO will continue its awareness efforts to ensure that the public understands the benefits of the scheme and can make informed decisions regarding participation.
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Unofficial translation of the media release
MEDIA STATEMENT
Minister of Human Resources
LINDUNG 24 for Local Employees Becomes Voluntary, Remains Mandatory for Foreign Workers
The Cabinet has decided that contributions to the LINDUNG 24 Non-Workplace Accident Scheme under PERKESO will no longer be mandatory for local employees. Instead, participation will be voluntary with immediate effect, following consideration of public feedback. Local employees will be free to decide whether to participate based on their own needs and circumstances. PERKESO will announce the implementation mechanism and enrolment process for voluntary participation in the near future. However, LINDUNG 24 will continue to remain compulsory for foreign workers in accordance with existing laws.
Although participation is now voluntary for local employees, PERKESO emphasised that the scheme remains an important social protection initiative, providing coverage for accidents occurring outside working hours and outside the workplace, including during daily activities. PERKESO reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the welfare and social security of Malaysia’s workforce.
The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) will review the implementation of the scheme by the end of the year, including its policy objectives, effectiveness and financial sustainability, to ensure that it remains viable and beneficial to the public. If necessary, the findings of the review will be tabled in Parliament together with proposed amendments to the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4). Meanwhile, PERKESO will continue to strengthen public awareness efforts and provide clear information on the benefits of the scheme to help Malaysians make informed decisions regarding participation.
YB Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan
Minister of Human Resources
9 July 2026
