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Gig Workers, Here's What You Should Know About PENJANAGig
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Gig Workers, Here's What You Should Know About PENJANAGig

post by Lyanne

by Lyanne

Sep 21, 2020
at 2:01 PM

The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) has answered these frequently asked questions (FAQs) on SOCSO's FB page, revealing essential information about the PENJANAGig Programme. These questions and answers cover what the programme is about, who it applies to, benefits provided, and more.

 

PENJANAGig: Questions and Answers

1. What is PENJANAGig?

Announced on 5 June 2020, the PENJANAGig programme ensures the social security and welfare of self-employed persons (OBS, or Orang Bekerja Sendiri) in the gig economy. Since MCO's implementation, there has been an uptick in the market for services and employment based on the gig economy, which increases the risk of work hazards.

This government assistance is a part of SOCSO's Self-employed Social Security Scheme (SKSPS).

 

2. Who is qualified for the PenjanaGig programme?

Gig employees are qualified for this programme. Gig workers are those who carry out a task where they are paid and managed through online service provider platforms and digital applications. You can check out the list of companies HERE. 

 

3. What is the Social Security protection plan highlighted under SKSPS?

There are four kinds of SKSPS contribution payment plans:

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4. Which one is the eligible contribution plan for this scheme?

The second plan is the eligible contribution plan for this scheme, with RM232.80 per year. Contribution assistance is paid for a coverage term of 1 year.

 

5. What is the sum contributed by the government and the amount needed to be covered by the service provider platform?

Contributions will be contributed through a government contribution of 70% whereas the remaining 30% will be paid by the platform service providers (or their own gig employees) under Plan 2. The amount paid by the government varies from RM163.00 from RM232.80.

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6. Is the contribution payable every month?

Contributions cannot be paid monthly. Contribution assistance is paid for a coverage term of one year.

 

7. What are the requirements that qualify OBS to collect the benefits under PenjanaGig?

  • Malaysian citizen / Permanent Resident
  • Actively working for a Gig economic provider platform
  • Work full-time or part-time
  • OBS who have not yet registered or who are contributing to SKSPS are eligible.
  • SKSPS protection under this programme is offered under Plan 2 only.
  • OBS who are working in Malaysia
  • Any OBS who does self-employment jobs in more than one sector is permitted to apply, provided the industry is a gig economy service provider.

Here's an example for an application:

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8. Is the gig economy service provider platform needed to register under a service provider registered with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)?

Yes, the service provider platform provider must be registered with MDEC.

 

9. What are the benefits for self-employed people under this programme?

OBS can enjoy the benefits of social security protection under SKSPS and SOCSO.

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10. What types of benefits are subsidised under SKSPS?

Here are some other benefits that are provided:

  • Medical benefits
  • Educational benefits
  • Physical or vocational rehabilitation facilities

For more info on the benefits of SKSPS, please visit gig.perkeso.gov.my.

 

11. How can you apply for this service provider platform?

You can register the service provider platform in the PENJANAGig programme HERE.

 

12. What documents do you need to register with PENJANAGig?

Here are the required documents: 

i. A copy of the registration forms for SSM/ROS/ROB/PBT or other organisations
ii. A copy of the MDEC confirmation letter as a strategic partner for the partnership economic programme.

 

13. When can you submit the application to SOCSO?

Applications and contribution payment can be made beginning 15 June 2020 until 31 December 2021. SOCSO will approve of each application, and every decision is final.

 

14. When will the SKSPS coverage start?

The coverage starts with the date and time of receipt of payment of contributions by the service provider platform.

 

15. Is there a limit on the number of gig employees who can join the PenjanaGig programme?

There is no limit. Every gig worker can join this program.

 

For more questions, please call SOCSO's customer service hotline at line 1-300-22-8000 or e-mail [email protected].

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