PERKESO, Three Strategic Partners Collaborate To Strengthen Social Protection System

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC), between the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) and three strategic partners, is expected to strengthen efforts in building a comprehensive, inclusive, and sustainable social protection system.

In a statement today, Perkeso said that the MoC involves collaboration with the Penang Regional Development Authority (PERDA), the Darul Ta'zim Family Development Foundation (YPKDT), and One Hope Welfare and Charity.

The MoC signing took place in conjunction with the Social Synergy Congress, held earlier today and officiated by Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

According to Perkeso, the collaboration with PERDA, YPKDT, and One Hope Welfare and Charity focuses on several key areas, including the channeling of potential aid recipients across agencies, targeted data sharing and matching, and the empowerment of human capital through skills development and socio-economic support.

Meanwhile, Shamsul Azri, in the same statement, said that the Social Synergy Congress aligns with the MADANI government's aspiration, to shape social policies which are more humane, responsive, and people-centred.

“It is not just a slogan, but a strategic effort to balance material development with human well-being,” he said.

Held for the third time since its inception in 2023, the Social Synergy Congress has gathered over 400 participants in its latest edition. This year’s theme, ‘Culture or Process’, focused on the importance of integrating human values and culture with an efficient and effective delivery system.

-- BERNAMA