KOTA KINABALU: A total of 800 individuals in here received sponsored social protection contributions under PERKESO’s Lindung Kasih programme during the Kaamatan Festival.
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim announced that this includes 150 housewives under the Housewife Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) and 50 self-employed individuals under the Self-Employment Scheme (SKSPS), totaling RM21,500.
An additional 600 SKSSR sponsorships were also introduced.
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Additionally, RM66,390 in benefits was presented to 13 recipients under three different social protection acts.
