Commuter scheme and maternity allowance changes due in Parliament in December
The proposals target protection for cross-border commuters and an allowance expected to benefit more than 132,000 women workers.
Proposed legal changes covering protection for cross-border commuters and a post-maternity leave allowance (EPCB) will go before Parliament in December, according to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan.
Ramanan intends to table the commuter scheme amendments himself towards December's end. These fall under the Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017 (Act 789) and aim to improve protection for Malaysians working across borders. He highlighted the more than 400,000 Malaysians making daily journeys to Singapore.
The allowance would be introduced through amendments to the Employment Insurance System Act 2017 (Act 800). Ramanan said more than 132,000 women workers were expected to benefit.
He outlined the proposals on Nov 11 during Socso's i-LINDUNG Media Awards 2026 and a Deepavali gathering with the media. He linked both measures to the Human Resources Ministry's efforts to improve social protection and public welfare, and asked the media to raise awareness of the initiatives.
