Protect Your Job with PERKESO
A comprehensive social safety net providing income replacement to help you get back to work with peace of mind.
Job Search Allowance (EMP)
A monthly allowance provided to applicants during their job search period.
Paid for a duration of 3 to 6 months.*subject to term and conditions*
Eligibility period is determined by the applicant's total contributions.
Payment rates are set at 80%, 50%, 40%, 40%, 30%, and 30% according to the month eligible respectively.
Example of supporting document: Proof of job application.
Early Re-employment Allowance (EBSA)
Allowance for employees who return to work early while still receiving the Job Search Allowance (EMP).
Insured Person(OB) has received a job offer from the employer and has reported for duty.
Payment is made as a lump-sum 25% of the remaining unpaid EMP balance
Example of supporting document: Job offer letter.
Reduced Income Allowance (EPB)
Allowance for Insured Person (OB) who work for more than one employer but have lost one or more of those jobs.
Insured Person (OB) is not eligible for Training Benefits.
Payment is made as a lump sum (one-off).
Payment rate is based on the eligible amount of the Job Search Allowance (JSA).
Mobility Assistance Allowance (EBM)
Allowance for Insured Persons who need to relocate to report duty after receiving a new job offer.
Loss of employment as defined under Act 800.
A distance of at least 100km from the current residence to the new workplace.
A one-off payment rate of RM1,000.
Payment of Benefits to Dependant (BFOT)
Payment of the remaining benefits to the Dependants if the Insured Person has died/coma/unsound mind.
Paid to one of the Dependants.
Claim must be submitted by dependant.
Payment is based on the remaining eligible SIP benefit entitlement.
Example of supporting documents: Copy of dependent’s identity card, death certificate, marriage certificate, birth certificate, and bank account.
Training Allowance (EL)
An allowance paid to Insured Persons (IP) who attend training.
Loss of employment (LOE) application has been approved except for EPB recipients.
Attend training sessions conducted by training providers registered with PERKESO
Payment rate of RM10–20 per day based on attended training days.
Training Fee (FL)
Training fees covered by PERKESO for training provided to Insured Persons.
Paid directly to the Training Provider.
Fees include meals and training materials.
Payment rate up to a maximum of RM4,000.
Employment Services and Career Counseling
Provision of individualized support services for employment facilitation and career counseling.
Registered via MYFutureJobs portal
Requires employment support services
Compliance with PERKESO guidelines
Receive free support services to facilitate employment and career counseling.
Job opportunities matched based on proximity and relevant skills, with AI-driven skill-based matching.
Be notified of Career Fair or Interview Program information through email notifications, social media, and the MYFutureJobs landing page.
Access career counselling and individualized support services to help plan their next career steps.
You can also access MYFutureJobs anytime, anywhere using the MYFutureJobs App on your smartphone now!
Testimonials
Responses from insured persons (IP) that received LINDUNG KERJAYA benefits to build new career paths.
A moral booster that really helped
❝ Not only financial aid, but guidance provided did helped me for my next interview ❞
Nurul Izzah
(25 years old)
Administration Clerk,
From Johor
Easy and quick
❝ The application was easy and quick. Allowances provided came in timely mannered. ❞
Muthu Kumar
Logistic worker,
From Melacca
New skills, better job
❝ Thanks to the re-training program under EIS, I now have new skills in digital marketing and have secured a better job. ❞
Sarah Lim
(32 years old)
Marketing Executive,
From Malaysia
Breathing space support
❝ This assistance gave me breathing space while searching for a new job. I didn't feel pressured by monthly commitments. ❞
Ahmad Zaki
(29 years old)
Mechanical Engineer,
From Malaysia
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