PENJANAKERJAYA 2.

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Hiring Incentive And Training Programme

1 What is PenjanaKerjaya2.0?
PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 is an enhanced version of the previously implemented Hiring Incentive
Programme. Applications for PenjanaKerjaya can be made from 1 January 2021 onwards.

2 What is the status of PenjanaKerjaya 1.0?

Applications for PenjanaKerjaya 1.0 was closed on 20 December 2020. Employers may apply for
benefits under PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 for employees recruited from 21 December 2020 onwards.

For applications received up to 20 December 2020, the incentives under PenjanaKerjaya 1.0 will
be paid according to the previously specified rates.

3 Who are ELIGIBLE for PenjanaKerjaya 2.0?

Employers registered with SSM or
Employers from all industries
registered with SOCSO; and other
registered with SOCSO; and
authorities such as ROS, ROC, Local
Authorities etc.

4 Who are NOT ELIGIBLE for PenjanaKerjaya 2.0?

Private employment agencies or service outsourcing contractors that conduct placements on

behalf of other enterprises i.e. they are not direct employers; and

Public sector employers, federal and state statutory bodies, statutory bodies with segregated
remuneration scheme, local authorities (PBT), embassies and the self-employed.

5 Which employees are NOT ELIGIBLE for PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 incentives?

Employees who received or are still receiving benefits under PenjanaKerjaya 1.0, except for
apprentices under PenjanaKerjaya 1.0 who were subsequently hired on a permanent / contract
basis under PenjanaKerjaya 2.0.
Employees who received or are still receiving benefits under the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU).
Practical students who have not yet graduated yet.
Parents, spouses, siblings or children employed as employees.
Non-Malaysian citizen employees.
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6 What are the documents required in the application?

The required documents are as follows:

BANK Employer's bank account information (copy of the front page of the Bank Statement with
employer's name, bank account number, and bank’s name)

BRN
Employer’s business registration number verified by the bank (Business Registration
Number - BRN).

Employee Verification Form signed by the employee.

STAFF Employee’s bank account information (copy of the front page of the Bank Statement with
BANK
employee’s name, bank account number, identity card number, and bank’s name)

DECLARE
Certificate / Self-declaration by the employer if the employee belongs to the vulnerable
group (listed in table below)

KONTRAK Contract of service for the new employee(s) (a copy must be kept as proof)

7 How are PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 benefits paid?

Employers must apply only once for each new employee.

The first PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 payment will be credited into the employer's account within 30
days of approval. For the Malaysianization Programme, the 20% incentive will be credited
directly to the employee's account.
The subsequent payments will be credited into the employer's account within 30-day intervals
after the date of the first payment, provided SOCSO receives the previous month’s contribution
payment on time.

8 When is the deadline for PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 application?

The deadline for the application If employers submit their application on 30

is 30 June 2021. June 2021, , they will be paid until December
2021. Under the Apprenticeship Programme,
the employers will be paid until September
2021.
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9 How salary is defined?

All remuneration paid by the employer to the employee, including any types of payment to replace
leave, overtime, and work on holidays and rest days. The following are inclusive of paid salary:

payments for normal working days;

overtime payments;

payments for work during holidays;

payments in lieu of sick leave;

payments in lieu of annual leave;

payments for work on off days; and

payments for work on weekly rest days.

10 Will the employer continue to receive the PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 benefits if the employee or
the apprentice resigns?
Incentives for the subsequent months WILL NOT BE PAID if the employee or the apprentice
resigns.

If the employee or the apprentice resigns, the employer must update their information in the
SOCSO ASSIST Portal.

11 How can employers check their application status?

Employer may check their application status at https://penjanakerjaya.perkeso.gov.my

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B. PENJANAKERJAYA 2.0 TRAINING PROGRAMME

12 When can employers apply for the PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 Training Programme?
Employers may apply for the PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 Training Programme from 1 January 2021
onwards, once their Hiring Incentive application has been approved by SOCSO.

Only employers and employees whose PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 applications have been approved are
eligible for the PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 Training Programme.

Employers are advised to apply for the PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 Training Programme within 90 days after
receiving approval for the Hiring Incentive.

13 What are the eligibility requirements for employers for the PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 Training
Programme?

Employers who hired employees / apprentices under PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 may apply to train or
upskill their employees based on job requirements.

Only courses that suit the industry needs will be approved.

Each employee is only eligible for 1 course. Exceptions are made if the certification or professional
programmes require the completion of 2 or more courses / modules, which is subject to a maximum
rate of RM7,000.

14 What are the reskilling courses offered under the PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 Training Programme?

The courses that would prepare employees for jobs in all industries and all sectors.

The full list of courses is available at https://www.myfuturejobs.gov.my/list-of-training-providers/

and https://penjanakerjaya.perkeso.gov.my.

15 What if the employer’s application is rejected?

Employers may re-apply, by making sure that the courses they choose meet the needs of
their respective industries, for SOCSO’s consideration.
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16 Must employers / employees pay the training provider directly?

No, training providers will be paid directly by SOCSO.

17 Can employers / employees directly contact the training provider?

No, all applications must be submitted through the PenjanaKerjaya portal. SOCSO does not appoint
any agents to assist employers / employees with their applications.

18 What can SOCSO do if the applications include false / incorrect information?

SOCSO may take the following actions:

Reject applications from employers or training providers if false or incorrect details or

documents are submitted; or if employers or training providers do not meet the eligibility
conditions;

Defer or terminate payments if the applications are found to include false or incorrect
information, or if employers or training providers do not meet the eligibility conditions; or

Take legal action to reclaim payments made to employers and training providers if the pay-
ments are found to be based on false or incorrect information from any party / if employers
and training providers do not meet the stipulated conditions after receiving the payment.

For any inquiries, please call the SOCSO Customer Service hotline 03-8091 5300 / 1-300-22-8000
or email penjanakerjaya@perkeso.gov.my

SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATION (SOCSO)

UPDATED ON 30 DECEMBER 2020
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PENJANAKERJAYA 2.0 INCENTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS

Requirements Aged Aged 40 Prolonged

Apprenticeship below and Vulnerable Groups Malaysianization
/ Category Unemployment
40 above

Locals in the following

categories:
a. Recipients of Local talents taking
a. People with disabilities(OKU) Employment
School leavers / over positions usually
b. Participants of SOCSO’s Insurance filled by foreign workers
graduates
Age calculated using Return to Work Programme System (EIS) e.g. workers in the
(18 - 30 years old)
Definition the National c. The homeless
benefits plantation sector,
who are unemployed
and have no Registration Identity security guards,
Card number d. Gelandangan b. Graduates
permanent jobs manufacturing and
e. Former drug addicts / unemployed construction.
former prisoners / parolees for over 180 days
Applications will be
f. The extreme poor
considered on a
case-by-case basis.

Maximum No. N/A

of Employees

Payment Employers and

Employers
Recipient Employees
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Service
Contract Minimum
Minimum 12 Months
Duration 3 Months

40% of monthly
salary paid to
40% of employers
monthly (max. RM4,000);
Incentive salary 60% of monthly salary (max. RM6,000)
RM1,000
Amount (max. 20% of monthly
RM4,000) salary paid to
employees
(min. RM 500)

Payment 3 Months 6 Months

Duration

Mobility Work Preparation Allowance (Mobility Assistance) will be given to each employee on an one-off basis through the employer;
Assistance RM500 if workplace distance from current residence is less than 100km;
Payments RM1,000 if workplace distance from current residence reaches or exceeds 100km

Minimum
Salary Minimum RM1,200 Minimum RM1,500 and above

Eligibility for Attendance Certificate or Professional Certification: Up to RM4,000

Training Fee Professional Certification: Up to RM 7,000
Course duration must not exceed 60 days. Recipients must attend within 3 months from the date of approval.
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Maximum No. Employers can only apply for 1 course on behalf of their employee / apprentice.
Exceptions are made for certifications requiring the trainee to complete more than
of Training
one course / module.
Courses

• The salary advertised on MyFuturejobs must be at least RM1,500 per month.

• Employees hired under the Malaysianization category will receive an additional incentive of 20% of the salary
offered (min. RM500) e.g. if the salary is worth RM1,500, they will receive RM500, making the total salary RM2,000.
Malaysianization • The total salary in the example above is still subject to EPF, SOCSO and SIP deductions.
Requirements • The occupation must be traditionally filled by non-citizen workers (not Permanent Residents).
• Only employers with a record of employing foreign workers (determined by SOCSO) are allowed to apply under
the Malaysianization category.

• Employers must pay the salary advertised in MYFutureJobs.

Eligibility • If the incentive recipient resigns, the employer must notify SOCSO within 48 hours on both ASSIST and
Conditions the PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 Portal .
• Employers and employees must comply with the working hours guidelines in the 1955 Employment Act.

• Employers must register all vacancies on MYFutureJobs (www.myfuturejobs.gov.my)

Additional • Employers are encouraged to hire candidates registered on MYFutureJobs.
Requirements • Employers must not lay off existing employees and rehire them / replace them with new employees
for the purpose of receiving PenjanaKerjaya 2.0 (Hiring Incentive) benefits.