AMPANG: A total of 10,033 employers have been identified for failing to register their domestic workers with the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) and make the required contributions, including 598 high-profile individuals.
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said those identified included VVIPs, Members of Parliament, state assemblymen and individuals holding senior positions in the public and private sectors.
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He said Perkeso had also identified 26,669 employers with outstanding contribution records who required further checks and follow-up action.
“One’s position, rank, influence or status is no excuse for neglecting responsibilities as an employer. No one is above the law, which applies to everyone without exception,” he told a press conference after the Nepal Flood Benefits Handover Ceremony here today.
Ramanan said he had instructed Perkeso to intensify its monitoring and enforcement efforts, giving employers until Dec 7 to fulfil their contribution obligations.
“I have instructed Perkeso to give employers until Dec 7 to make the required contributions. If they fail to do so, we will take action,” he said.
He said domestic workers included gardeners, drivers, caregivers and caretakers, stressing that employers should not wait until problems arose before providing them with social security protection.
He urged employers to take responsibility for ensuring their domestic workers were registered and covered under the relevant social security scheme.
Ramanan added that the government had no intention of publicly naming and shaming employers, but urged those who had yet to make the required contributions to check their payment status and settle any outstanding amounts.
“Those who have already paid, thank you. For those who have not, please make the payment,” he said.
