World · Malaysia Bureau
MTUC warns of nationwide strikes over Socso contribution increases
Malaysia's largest trade union federation has threatened widespread industrial action unless the Social Security Organisation engages workers' representatives over planned premium hikes under its Lindung 24 Jam scheme.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has escalated pressure on the Social Security Organisation (Socso) by warning of nationwide pickets and strikes if the statutory body proceeds with additional contribution increases without proper consultation with worker representatives.
The union's move centres on the Lindung 24 Jam initiative, a comprehensive occupational safety and health insurance scheme. MTUC has called for Socso to halt the additional contributions and engage in meaningful dialogue with workers' representatives before implementing any changes to the programme.
The federation's stance reflects growing concerns within Malaysia's labour movement over the financial burden of increased Socso premiums on workers and employers alike. Officials have signalled that nationwide industrial action could be mobilised if Socso fails to address worker grievances through proper consultation channels.
This development marks a significant challenge to Socso's implementation timeline and underscores the importance of stakeholder engagement in workplace benefit schemes. The outcome of negotiations between MTUC and Socso in coming weeks will likely shape the future of the Lindung 24 Jam programme's rollout across Malaysia's workforce.