Housewives social security bill tabled in Parliament
19 Jul 2022 07:22pm
The bill states that housewives who contribute to the scheme are entitled to disability benefits such as medical, permanent disablement, survivor’s pension and funeral benefits.
The bill, among others, proposes that the maximum amount for a permanent disability benefit is RM30,000.
Insured housewives who contribute will continue to be covered after the divorce or the death of the husband.
It was tabled by Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
Also tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today are the Courts of Judicature (Amendment) Bill 2022 and the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill 2022. - Bernama
