Kuala lumpur: An e-hailing driver involved in the fatal accident involving Bangladeshi nationals on the Maju Expressway (MEX) on April 23 is eligible to receive several benefits from the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, PERKESO stated that despite the expiration of the Self-Employment Social Security Protection Scheme (LINDUNG Kendiri) contribution for the driver, Jailani Sapiih, age 41, before the incident, he remains protected under the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872). This is because he was performing e-hailing duties at the time of the accident.

PERKESO Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed, explained that Act 872, which was enacted on March 31, offers protection for all gig workers through a platform transaction-based contribution mechanism. PERKESO has processed the Temporary Disablement Benefit (FHUS) for Jailani Sapiih, covering 41 days of medical leave from April 23 to June 2, amounting to RM1,230. Additionally, the LINDUNG Kendiri Scheme has provided rehabilitation equipment assistance, including a wheelchair, to aid in the driver's recovery from injuries to the head, legs, and chest.

Mohammed Azman highlighted that the core principle of social security under Act 872 is to safeguard lives and provide income replacement during work-related incidents. He also mentioned that gig service platform providers must complete two key processes of system integration with PERKESO: registering workers' information and implementing automatic contributions at a rate of 1.25 percent.

As of yesterday, seven gig service platform providers have completed the registration process. These include AirAsia Ride Sdn Bhd, Kiddocare, Eternal Meteor Sdn Bhd (GoGet), ShopeeFood Malaysia, Troopers Innovation Sdn Bhd, Fastgig Sdn Bhd, and Delivery Hero Malaysia (Foodpanda) Sdn Bhd. Among these, only Fastgig Sdn Bhd has completed both processes, enabling gig workers on its platform to automatically contribute to PERKESO.