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Lindung Kerjaya Job Loss Benefits

Training fees up to RM7,000; RM30 a day while training

PERKESO's employment insurance pays a job-search allowance for 3 to 6 months if you lose your job. From 1 October 2026 it also covers training fees of up to RM7,000, RM30 a day while training, and a bigger bonus for returning to work early.

Do you qualify?

Answer 4 short questions. We will bring you back here with your result.

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Who Qualifies

Employees who contribute to PERKESO's employment insurance and lose their job through retrenchment, company closure or a separation scheme. People who resign voluntarily are generally not covered.

Other conditions: Lost a job (not resigned) and contributed to PERKESO employment insurance.

How to Apply

  1. Apply online on PERKESO's Lindung Kerjaya portal.
  2. Upload supporting documents, such as your termination letter.

An independent initiative. Not an official government website. Apply only through official portals.

We will never ask for your IC number, bank details or any payment.

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