Socso offers up to RM150 tax relief for Lindung scheme members

KUALA LUMPUR — Contributors participating in Socso's voluntary protection schemes will receive tax relief as part of the 2027 Budget measures announced to strengthen social security coverage across Malaysia.

The Social Security Organisation is offering tax relief of up to RM150 for members of the Lindung 24 Jam and Lindung Kendiri schemes. The relief applies to contributors who maintain their enrollment in these voluntary schemes, which provide additional layers of protection beyond mandatory coverage.

The Lindung 24 Jam scheme extends coverage to self-employed workers and those outside the formal employment sector, while Lindung Kendiri targets individuals seeking supplementary protection. The tax incentive is designed to encourage broader participation in these voluntary programmes and help workers build more comprehensive social security coverage.

The relief measure reflects efforts to improve financial security for Malaysian workers across different employment categories. By reducing the financial burden on voluntary contributors, Socso aims to make enhanced protection schemes more accessible to a wider segment of the workforce.

Eligible contributors can claim the tax relief through their annual tax filing, with the amount dependent on their contribution levels throughout the year.