KUALA LUMPUR: Part-time journalists or “stringers” working with any media organisation are entitled to protection and benefits under Socso’s self-employment social security scheme.
Socso, the social security organisation, said part-time journalists or stringers engaged via a contract for service are eligible for such protection.
However, they would have to make voluntary payment to the scheme, which provides insurance against employment injuries including occupational diseases and accidents during work-related activities, and while travelling for the purpose of his or her self-employment activity.
“This scheme provides medical benefit and disability benefits and physical or vocational rehabilitation facilities.