Perkeso Group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said checks found that the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, who had worked at TVH Malaysia Sdn Bhd for 15 years, was an active contributor under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4).

“The late Amirul Hafiz’s records meet the eligibility requirements under the Invalidity Scheme, thus qualifying his dependants to receive the Survivors’ Pension as a form of continuous financial support.

“His contributions now serve as a lifeline for his wife, Nor Nadia Abdul Majid, 32, and their three children, Muhammad Aqif Amsyar, Muhammad Afif Izz Rayqal, and Nur Humaira, aged between two and nine,” he said.He said this when visiting and presenting the Survivors’ Pension and Funeral Management Benefit amounting to RM3,000 to Nor Nadia at Ken Rimba Apartments, Section 16, here, today.

Mohammed Azman said that Nor Nadia is eligible for monthly payments for life, while the children will receive financial assistance for their education until the age of 21, or upon completion of their first degree, with the total monthly benefit being RM2,888.17.

“The loss of a loved one cannot be replaced, but the social protection provided by Perkeso can serve as an important safeguard in ensuring the continued livelihood of the dependants.

“Consistent contributions are the foundation of this protection, and in this case, they have become a lifeline for the future of the deceased’s family,” he said.

Mohammed Azman also urged employers who have yet to register to do so immediately, and contribute for their employees under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969, as the protection provided today serves as a guarantee for the future, given that misfortune can strike at any time.

He added that social protection in the informal sector has also been strengthened through the enforcement of the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872), which came into force on March 31.

“This new Act officially provides social security protection under Perkeso to more than 1.64 million gig workers in Malaysia, ensuring compensation and welfare if they are involved in accidents while working,” he said.

Last Wednesday (April 1), a laboratory assistant, R. Saktygaanapathy, 28, was charged at the Klang Magistrate’s Court with the murder of Amirul Hafiz.

Previously, Klang Selatan police chief ACP Lim Jit Huey reportedly said that a motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a car driver, believed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs, in an incident at about 11.40 am on Sunday (March 29).

In another development, Mohammed Azman said there are employers in Malaysia who do not consistently contribute to Perkeso in order to cut costs.

He said that this was detected through record checks, before Perkeso took action against these errant employers. — Bernama