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The upcoming scheme targets cross-border commuters, forming part of Malaysia’s broader push to strengthen social protection and workforce support.
Malaysia is in the final stages of introducing a traveller scheme aimed at protecting more than 400,000 Malaysians who commute to work in Singapore, according to Ramanan Ramakrishnan, Minister of Human Resources, Malaysia.
The update was shared in a Facebook post marking his first 100 days in office, where he outlined key priorities and initiatives under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA).
Traveller scheme in focus
Highlighting the scheme as one of the upcoming measures, Minister Ramanan said the ministry is in the final stages of its introduction.
The scheme is expected to benefit a significant group of Malaysians who commute daily to Singapore for work.
Part of broader workforce efforts
The traveller scheme was shared alongside the minister’s wider update on his first 100 days, where he emphasised that every policy introduced must have a direct impact on the people.
This includes a focus on strengthening social protection, empowering skills development, and ensuring employee welfare is safeguarded.
Among the key initiatives highlighted is the implementation of the Lindung 24/7 scheme under PERKESO, which is expected to benefit close to 10mn formal workers by providing protection regardless of working hours.
The ministry is also looking into extending social protection to mothers on maternity leave, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s social safety net.
Supporting skills and employment
In addition, several initiatives have been rolled out to support workforce development, including upskilling and reskilling programmes targetting 90,000 Malaysians, as well as free occupational safety and health training for 10,000 tourism sector workers in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026.
Efforts to support employment have also been highlighted, including around 5,000 job placements for Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans through a collaboration between PERKESO, ATM, JHEV and PERHEBAT, formalised via a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build structured career pathways for veterans.
Minister Ramanan also added that the VETRI MADANI 2026 programme is also being implemented, focusing on the B40 community, particularly in technical skills, AI, and engineering, with the aim to help more Malaysians improve their standard of living through better job opportunities.
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Lead image / Minister Ramanan Ramakrishnan's Facebook
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