SHAH ALAM, May 10 — The heirs of a man who died in a tree-falling incident on Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, on May 7 are eligible to receive benefits from the Social Security Organisation (Socso).
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said checks by Socso’s Caring Squad confirmed that the victim, Md Rizal Atan, 47, had been a contributor under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) since January 1, 1995.
The deceased’s widow, Norpahidah Mat Zaman, will receive a Dependant’s Benefit (FOT) amounting to RM3,400 for the rest of her life.
His four children, aged between three and 18, will each receive FOT benefits until the age of 21 if unmarried, which can be extended if they continue their studies to the first-degree level.
“As he was a contributor, his family heirs are entitled to receive a one-time Funeral Benefit (FPM) of RM2,000 paid by Perkeso under the Employment Disaster Scheme under Act 4,” he said in a statement today.
Sim said the employer’s awareness of contributing to the scheme for employees has eased the burden on the family during this difficult time.
Rizal, a driver since 2018, was killed after his vehicle was crushed by a falling tree.
— Bernama
