PersonaLow Income Families

The Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (Lindung Kendiri) is implemented by PERKESO to extend social security protection to self-employed individuals.

This scheme was introduced in line with the Government’s efforts to protect workers in the informal sector and gig economy.

Eligible Groups Include:

• Taxi and e-hailing drivers
• Gig workers (e.g. food delivery riders)
• Farmers, fishermen, smallholders, and hawkers
• Artistes, performers, freelance creatives
• Freelancers or self-employed individuals who are registered

Among the benefits of this scheme include Medical Benefits, Disability Benefits and Dependent Benefits.