What is the wage ceiling for LINDUNG 24 JAM contributions?

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The wage ceiling for LINDUNG 24 JAM contributions is RM6,000.

The LINDUNG 24 JAM scheme, effective from June 1, automatically extends social security coverage to over nine million contributors under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969. Contributions for this scheme are borne entirely by employees and are subject to a wage ceiling of RM6,000 per month.
Contribution Wage Ceiling Details
Contributions for the LINDUNG 24 JAM scheme are implemented in phases and are capped at a monthly wage ceiling of RM6,000. The current contribution rate is set at 0.75 per cent of an employee's monthly wages. Employers are responsible for deducting these contributions from employee salaries and remitting them to the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso).
Scope of LINDUNG 24 JAM Coverage
This scheme provides coverage against non-work-related accidents, expanding protection beyond typical workplace incidents to include periods such as public holidays and rest days. The implementation is automatic for existing formal sector workers, requiring no new registration. For new employees starting after June 1, 2026, employers must register them through Perkeso’s established procedures.
Benefits Provided Under the Scheme
Contributors to the LINDUNG 24 JAM scheme are eligible for eight distinct benefits designed to safeguard their welfare and livelihood. These include Medical Benefit, Temporary Disablement Benefit, Permanent Disablement Benefit, and Dependants’ Benefit. Additional benefits encompass Constant Attendance Allowance, Funeral Benefit, Physical Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation or Return To Work (RTW) programmes, and an Education Benefit for beneficiaries.

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