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PERKESO has registered 1.17mn gig workers to date, with enforcement involving platform providers set to begin on 1 October 2026.
The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has expanded its Op Kesan 2.0 enforcement operation to include the informal sector, focusing on platform providers, gig workers, hawkers, small traders, and self-employed individuals.
The nationwide operation involves more than 300 personnel across 54 PERKESO offices. It is aimed at strengthening compliance with social security laws covering both formal and informal employment.
PERKESO Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Operations Azirruan Arifin said the expansion follows the implementation of the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872) and the Self-Employed Social Security Act 2017 (Act 789).
Informal sector included in enforcement scope
“The operation is being carried out to strengthen compliance with social security protection laws, including within the informal sector,” he said.
The operation includes platform providers and gig workers, as well as hawkers, small traders, and self-employed individuals required to contribute to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme, branded as LINDUNG Kendiri, under Act 789.
Gig Worker Compliance Action from 1 October
Under Act 872, platform providers are required to ensure that registration and contributions for gig workers are made in an orderly manner.
PERKESO said 1.17mn gig workers have been registered to date. Enforcement action involving the sector will begin on 1 October 2026.
Enforcement under Acts 4 and 800 continues
PERKESO will also continue enforcement under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) and the Employment Insurance System Act 2017 (Act 800).
Under the LINDUNG branding, Act 4 is known as LINDUNG Pekerja, while Act 800 is known as LINDUNG Kerjaya.
The enforcement covers employers’ obligations to register their businesses and employees, and to make the required contributions.
Advocacy and education measures
Azirruan said PERKESO’s approach includes advocacy, education, and enforcement, including efforts to raise awareness of LINDUNG 24/7 protection.
Implemented on 1 June 2026, LINDUNG 24 Hours provides coverage for employees contributing to LINDUNG Pekerja in the event of accidents outside working hours within Malaysia.
Klang Valley locations targeted
The latest operation focused on several locations in the Klang Valley, including Pasar Seni, Brickfields, Pudu and Ampang New Town.
As at 11:30am on 22 September, PERKESO had conducted 159 inspection visits and issued 14 compound notices for various offences under Acts 4, 800, and 789.
Employers found to be in breach of the law may be issued warnings, reprimands, and compounds.
RM15mn in compounds issued since 2020
From 2020 to September 2026, Op Kesan resulted in 25,011 compound notices totalling RM15mn being issued to employers that failed to register their businesses and employees.
During the same period, 21,177 cases were prosecuted for various offences.
Under the relevant legal provisions, employers who fail to comply may face court action. Penalties can include a fine of up to RM10,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both.
Whitening month registration results
PERKESO previously implemented a 'whitening month' as an advocacy and voluntary-compliance initiative. The programme allowed employers to register their businesses and employees without penalties or legal action for late registration and contributions.
The initiative registered 6,586 employers and 281,930 new employees, comprising 247,025 local workers and 34,905 foreign workers.
In addition, 396 new employers applied for remission of Late Contribution Interest on contribution arrears under Acts 4, and 800 amounting to RM67,164.
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