Politics · Malaysia Bureau
600 Malaysian lawmakers, officials behind on Perkeso contributions
A compliance audit has identified more than 600 members of parliament and state assemblymen who have failed to keep current with their social security contributions. The Human Resources Ministry disclosed the findings following checks completed in early November.
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The Malaysian Human Resources Ministry has flagged over 600 parliamentarians and state-level legislators as delinquent on their Perkeso contributions, according to compliance data reviewed as of November 1st. The disclosure underscores payment irregularities among elected officials who are statutorily required to maintain their contributions to the Social Security Organisation. Ministry officials have not yet detailed enforcement measures or timelines for resolution of the outstanding accounts. The development raises questions about oversight mechanisms for ensuring compliance among high-profile public figures. State assemblymen and members of parliament occupy leadership positions across Malaysia's federal and regional governments, making their adherence to social security obligations particularly significant for public confidence in institutional accountability.