Kuala lumpur: The next of kin of three RXZ Member 8.0 participants killed in road accidents on July 31 and Aug 1 will receive benefits from the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO), while another participant who was injured is also covered under the scheme.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, PERKESO stated that its Prihatin Squad's verification found that the four participants, aged between 20 and 47, were active contributors under the Employees' Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4). The first case involved 44-year-old Mohd Fauzi Othman, who was killed when his motorcycle lost control and crashed at KM184.9 of the East Coast Expressway 1 (LPT1) on July 31, while heading towards Terengganu.

The contributions made throughout Mohd Fauzi's working years have entitled his widow and five children to Funeral Management Benefits (FMB) and a Survivors' Pension under the Invalidity Scheme. PERKESO outlined that the dependants are entitled to a one-off RM3,000 FMB and a monthly Survivors' Pension of RM1,794.58 under the Invalidity Scheme, allocated based on their respective shares. The pension will continue for the widow's lifetime, while the children are entitled to the benefit until they reach 21 or complete their first undergraduate degree.

Similarly, the dependants of Zulkanain Mat Said, 39, who perished in an accident in Gambang on July 31, are entitled to a one-off RM3,000 FMB and a monthly Survivors' Pension of RM1,840.13 under the scheme, based on their respective shares.

Meanwhile, the dependants of Muhammad Shahrul Mohd Sabri, 20, who died in a crash at KM258.6 of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) on Aug 1, are entitled to FMB and Dependants' Benefits under the LINDUNG 24 Protection Scheme. As an active contributor to the LINDUNG 24 Jam scheme under Act 4, his family is entitled to a one-off RM3,000 FMB and a monthly pension under Dependants' Benefits.

Since Muhammad Shahrul had not married, the RM3,000 FMB will be paid directly to his next of kin, while the RM1,115.10 monthly Dependants' Benefits will be shared among his parents for life and three siblings until they reach 21. PERKESO estimated the total Dependants' Benefits payable to the family over a minimum period of 20 years at more than RM260,000.

Durulmaizi Salamon, 47, who sustained shoulder and right leg injuries in a crash at KM294 of the LPT2 in Kemaman on July 31, is entitled to Temporary Disablement Benefits, reimbursement for medical expenses, and the duration of his sick leave. Although Durulmaizi's husband, killed in the same crash, was not a contributor and thus did not qualify for benefits, the case has been referred to relevant agencies under the Social Synergy initiative.

PERKESO urged the public to remain vigilant while travelling and secure coverage under LINDUNG 24 Jam to safeguard themselves and their families against accidents outside working hours.