with PERKESO

A comprehensive social safety net providing income replacement to help you get back to work with peace of mind.

How to Apply

Learn how PERKESO can help you during Loss of Employment (LOE)

The Employment Insurance System (SIP) aims to provide immediate financial assistance to contributors who have Loss of Employment (LOE) while facilitating their return to the workforce through Re-employment Placement Programme (REPP) and enhancing their employability through comprehensive vocational training.

Eligibility Requirements

Check the basic requirements that need to be met to be eligible for Employment Insurance System (EIS) benefits.

SIP Benefit Eligibility

Citizenship and Residency Status

Malaysian citizens, Permanent Residents (PR) or Temporary Residents (TR) working in the private sector or as domestic workers.

Age Limit

Employees aged 18 to 60 years (except for individuals aged 57 and above who have never contributed before).

Registration under Act 800

Employees must be registered under the Act 800.

Contribution Requirements

Must meet the minimum number of monthly contributions within a specified period.

Loss of Employment Criteria

Individuals who meet definition of loss of employment (LOE) under the Act 800.

Ready for re-employment

Fit for work, willing, and actively engaged in job search.

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-RM20 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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Latest News

Latest news and important updates from PERKESO

July 23, 2025

35,446 Lose Jobs Following Factory Closures

A total of 35,446 individuals lost their jobs between January and 4 July due to the closure of factory and company operations nationwide. Minister of Human Resources, Steven Sim, said the figure is based on data recorded by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO).

July 17, 2025

PERKESO at the Forefront of Addressing Socio-Economic Crises

The COVID-19 pandemic, which struck the world in late 2019, had a profound impact not only on public health but also on the global economy, as movement restrictions and border closures disrupted lives and businesses.

May 21, 2020

PERKESO receives 21,800 applications for Employment Insurance Scheme benefits

A total of 21,800 applications for Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS) benefits from individuals who lost their jobs have been received by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO). Its Board Member, Datuk Ahmad Nadzarudin Abdul Razak, said that out of the total, 444 applications were from Terengganu involving workers from fewer than 20 employers, and 260 have been approved after being found to meet the stipulated eligibility requirements.

May 21, 2020

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