Amid RM314m arrears row, Perkeso clarifies Zetrix never collected social security contributions on its behalf

The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) has clarified that Zetrix AI Berhad was never appointed to collect social security contributions under the Employees' Social Security Act 1969.

Instead, Zetrix's role was limited to marketing and promotional activities for the voluntary LINDUNG Kendiri and LINDUNG Kasih schemes.

Perkeso emphasized that third-party involvement does not apply to mandatory social security protections, which are governed through internal measures.

Meanwhile, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook addressed separate financial issues, demanding MYEG and Zetrix settle RM314 million in outstanding government revenue.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) today clarified that Zetrix AI Berhad has never been appointed to collect social security contributions from employers or employees under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4).

Perkeso said the appointment of third parties was only for contributions under the voluntary LINDUNG Kendiri and LINDUNG Kasih schemes.

In a media statement, it added that the appointment of any agent for such purposes was not automatic, with companies required to meet all operational, system and compliance requirements set by Perkeso.

“To date, Zetrix has never collected any social security contributions on behalf of Perkeso. Therefore, there is no issue of contributions being outstanding, submitted late or remaining in the company’s possession.

“In fact, Zetrix or any other third party is not involved in managing the collection of employer or employee contributions under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4),” Perkeso said in a statement today.

Perkeso said Zetrix’s role as an agent was specifically to assist with marketing, promotional and engagement activities aimed at expanding participation in LINDUNG Kendiri and LINDUNG Kasih, both of which are voluntary contribution schemes.

LINDUNG Kendiri is implemented under the Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017 (Act 789), while LINDUNG Kasih is implemented under the Housewives’ Social Security Act 2022 (Act 838).

Perkeso said the approach was in line with efforts to raise awareness and expand social security protection to more eligible self-employed individuals and housewives.

It said this differed from social security protection under Act 4, which is mandatory and implemented through existing mechanisms and Perkeso’s enforcement measures without the need for external agents.

“In the appointment process, every company considered as an agent must undergo due diligence, including checks on the company’s background as well as any court cases or legal issues.

“The status of each agent is also subject to continuous monitoring and evaluation by Perkeso. If an agent does not conduct any transactions or activities within the first year of its appointment, its status will be reviewed in the second year.

“The appointment may be terminated if the agent continues to remain inactive, as Perkeso has previously done with other agents for the same reason,” it said.

Perkeso also clarified that any other matters raised concerning Zetrix’s dealings with other parties or agencies were outside its jurisdiction.

Earlier today, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook demanded that MYEG and Zetrix immediately settle RM314 million in outstanding government revenue collected on behalf of the Transport Ministry.

Loke said the arrears had accumulated since May and that payment services through MYEG and Zetrix had been suspended from today pending full settlement of the outstanding amount.

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社会保障机构（Perkeso）已澄清，Zetrix AI Berhad 从未被指定根据 1969 年《雇员社会保障法》收取社会保障缴款。

相反，Zetrix 的职责仅限于 LINDUNG Kendiri 和 LINDUNG Kasih 自愿计划的营销和促销活动。

Perkeso强调，第三方介入不适用于强制性社会保障，这些保障由内部措施管理。

与此同时，交通部长陆兆福还处理了其他财务问题，要求MYEG和Zetrix支付拖欠政府收入的3.14亿令吉。

吉隆坡，10 月 5 日——马来西亚社会保障机构（Perkeso）今天澄清，Zetrix AI Berhad 从未被指定根据 1969 年雇员社会保障法（第 4 号法令）向雇主或雇员收取社会保障缴款。

Perkeso表示，委任第三方仅是为了根据自愿的LINDUNG Kendiri和LINDUNG Kasih计划进行捐款。

该公司在一份媒体声明中补充说，为此目的指定任何代理人都不是自动的，公司必须满足 Perkeso 制定的所有运营、系统和合规要求。

“迄今为止，Zetrix从未代表Perkeso收取过任何社会保障缴款。因此，不存在任何未缴、逾期缴纳或仍由该公司保管的缴款问题。”

“事实上，Zetrix 或任何其他第三方均不参与根据 1969 年《雇员社会保障法》（第 4 号法案）管理雇主或雇员缴款的收取，”Perkeso 今天在一份声明中表示。

Perkeso 表示，Zetrix 作为代理商的角色是专门协助开展营销、推广和互动活动，旨在扩大 LINDUNG Kendiri 和 LINDUNG Kasih 的参与度，这两个计划都是自愿缴款计划。

LINDUNG Kendiri 根据 2017 年自雇人士社会保障法（第 789 号法令）实施，而 LINDUNG Kasih 根据 2022 年家庭主妇社会保障法（第 838 号法令）实施。

佩尔克索表示，这种做法符合提高公众意识、扩大社会保障覆盖范围，惠及更多符合条件的个体经营者和家庭主妇的努力。

它表示，这与第 4 号法案规定的社会保障保护不同，后者是强制性的，并通过现有机制和 Perkeso 的执法措施实施，无需外部代理。

“在委任过程中，每一家被考虑作为代理的公司都必须经过尽职调查，包括对公司背景以及任何诉讼案件或法律问题的调查。

“每位代理人的资质也受到Perkeso的持续监控和评估。如果代理人在任命后的第一年内没有进行任何交易或活动，其资质将在第二年进行审查。”

“如果该代理人继续保持不活跃状态，其委任可能会被终止，Perkeso 之前也曾因同样的原因对其他代理人采取过类似措施，”声明中写道。

Perkeso 还澄清说，任何其他有关 Zetrix 与其他方或机构交易的事项均超出其管辖范围。

今天早些时候，交通部长陆兆福要求MYEG和Zetrix立即结清拖欠交通部收取的3.14亿令吉政府税款。

陆兆福表示，欠款从5月份开始累积，通过MYEG和Zetrix提供的支付服务已从今天起暂停，直至全部欠款结清。

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