SOCSO (PERKESO)
Definition
SOCSO is the Social Security Organisation, known in Malay as PERKESO, which runs Malaysian social security schemes protecting employees against employment injury and invalidity.
What does SOCSO cover for employees?
SOCSO runs the Employment Injury Scheme, for accidents and diseases linked to work, and the Invalidity Scheme. It also administers the Employment Insurance System. Details and eligibility are on the PERKESO site.
What must employers do for SOCSO?
Employers register their business and employees with PERKESO, deduct and pay contributions each month with EPF and other payroll items, and report workplace accidents. Use the current contribution table on the PERKESO site. The Protection Schemes & Benefit Administration course covers the process.
Where can you go next?
Courses, checks and reading on the same work.- CourseProtection Schemes & Benefit Administration
- CoursePayroll Calculation & Statutory Compliance
- CertificationCertifyd Social Security Administrator (CSSA)
- Free online assessmentAre your employees fully covered by EPF, SOCSO and EIS? Free social security Readiness Check
- GuideHow to run monthly payroll in Malaysia
- Glossary termEIS (SIP)
- Glossary termEPF (KWSP)
- Glossary termPCB (MTD)
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Updated 13 November 2026. General information from the Certifyd team, not legal, tax or safety advice for your workplace.