What Socso benefits can next of kin receive?

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Next of Kin Eligible for Socso Benefits Following Batang Kali Landslide

The next of kin of six victims from the Father's Organic Farm landslide in Gohtong Jaya, Batang Kali, are eligible to receive benefits administered by the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso). These benefits include a one-off Funeral Management Benefit (FPM) and a monthly Survivors' Pension, provided under the Invalidity Scheme of the Employees' Social Security Act 1969.
Funeral Management Benefit (FPM)

Families of the victims are entitled to a one-off Funeral Management Benefit payment. For the mother of victim Nurul Azwani Kamarulzaman, this payment amounts to RM2,000. Similarly, the next of kin of the other five identified victims will each receive RM2,000 as an FPM.
Survivors' Pension

In addition to the FPM, eligible next of kin can receive a Survivors' Pension, which is paid monthly for life. For Nurul Azwani's mother, this pension is approximately RM238 per month. The monthly Survivors' Pension for the next of kin of the other five victims ranges from RM475 to RM2,500.
Eligibility and Scheme Details

These benefits are provided under the Invalidity Scheme of the Employees' Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4). The eligibility extends to the next of kin of victims who were covered by the Social Security Organisation. The Human Resources Minister, V. Sivakumar, confirmed that these benefits are being processed for the affected families.

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