PERKESO - Skim Kemalangan Bukan Bencana Kerja (LINDUNG 24 JAM)

LINDUNG 24 Jam is introduced to provide round-the-clock protection for eligible employees throughout their employment period, including coverage for accidents that occur outside working hours and are not directly related to their job or duties.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive protection for accidents not related to employment
• 24-hour coverage for employees
• Cost of medical treatment financed by PERKESO

Definition of Non-Employment Injury:

“non-employment injury” means a personal injury to the employee caused by accident not arising out of and in the course of his employment in an industry to which this Act applies and shall not include any circumstances specified in section 96B.

Contribution Rate:
Contributions are fully borne by employees. Employee contribution rates will be implemented in phases:

• 0.75% for the first two years (Phase 1),
• 1.0% for the next three years (Phase 2),
• 1.25% from the sixth year onwards (Phase 3)

Type of Contribution:

• Mandatory and fully borne by employees
• Employers shall pay contributions on behalf of employees for as long as the employee remains employed with them.

Excluded Cases:

• Accidents happening outside the territory of Malaysia
• Insured Persons (OB) who are foreign workers that misuse valid passes or permits issued by the Director General of Immigration or violate any conditions of entry under the Immigration Act 1959 / 63 [Act 155].
• Self-employment injuries under Act 789.
• Domestic injuries under Act 838.
• Conditions caused by any illness such as diabetes, fever, high blood pressure, and others.

HR Action Points:

• ·        Update payroll configurations
• ·        Communicate changes clearly to employees
• ·        Review cost implications on our employees nett pay

LINDUNG 24 Jam will be enforced starting June 2026