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Salary & SOCSO June 2026 Update
Important Payroll Update for All Employers
Starting this month, employers are required to use the new SOCSO contribution rate, which includes the implementation of Lindung 24 Jam protection.
This is a major SOCSO revision for 2026, and all employers should ensure their payroll calculations comply with the latest requirements.
What’s Changing?
01 Higher Contribution
Employee SOCSO contribution rate will increase by 0.75%
02 Lindung 24 Jam
Lindung 24 Jam protection is now included
03 June Salary
June salary processing must use the NEW SOCSO rate
New Contribution Structure
Phase 1 (June 2026 – May 2028)
Contribution Rate: 0.75% of monthly wages
Wage Ceiling: Capped at RM6,000 monthly wages
Paid By: Fully contributed by the employee
Employer Contribution: No additional employer contribution required
IMPORTANT:
For employee has more than 1 employer, he/she must register at perkeso website and choose the employer for Non-Employment Injury Scheme (aka LINDUNG 24 Jam) contribution purpose.
Who Is Affected?
Upgrade SQL Payroll Immediately
Please upgrade your SQL Payroll to Version 240 or above before processing June payroll. Using an older version may cause:
Incorrect SOCSO calculations
Incorrect employee contributions
Compliance issues during statutory submission
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