SOCSO cover for the self-employed: pay just RM70

PERKESO KENDIRI Padanan70 2026 (bayar RM70 sahaja)

Self-employed in a non-mandatory sector (for example online selling, IT, farming, food, construction or household services) and never contributed to LINDUNG Kendiri? Pay just RM70 for a year of SOCSO cover. The government pays the other RM162.80.

1. Check your sector. Eligible (non-mandatory sectors): farming, livestock, forestry, fisheries, food, manufacturing, construction, accommodation, online business, IT, data processing, agents, professional services, support services, arts, household services and healthcare care work. E-hailing drivers, delivery riders and hawkers are NOT eligible for this RM70 offer.
2. Prepare a copy of your MyKad, a work confirmation letter from the relevant agency (depends on the sector) and any proof of your self-employed work, such as screenshots of your online shop.
3. Register and pay RM70 on the PERKESO website (Portal Prihatin), the Prihatin PERKESO app, a PERKESO counter or an appointed SKSPS agent. Your 12 months of cover start once the payment is received.
4. For renewals there is Padanan50: you pay RM116.40 and the government pays RM116.40. Each person can get only one Budget 2026 initiative.

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Checked 28 Oct 2026