A new insurance scheme is expected to be offered to Malaysians working in Singapore to ensure they are protected during their daily cross-border travel, according to Kuala Lumpur's Human Resource Minister R. Ramanan. The scheme will cover around 400,000 Malaysians who travel to Singapore daily from Johor and will provide social security protection after hours.
This was revealed by Mr Ramanan in an exclusive interview with The Star. He said his agency is currently reviewing over 20 laws to ensure that coverage for thousands of Malaysians working in Singapore is in line with international labour laws.
The recent review has led to a revision of the Employment Insurance System (SIP) Act, which received approval in the Lower House of Parliament at the close of 2025. However, implementation of the law will be delayed for up to two years to provide time for consultations with industry stakeholders and to collect their feedback.