The Social Security Scheme for Self-Employed (LINDUNG KENDIRI)

The Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (LINDUNG KENDIRI) was introduced to provide protection for individuals who are self-employed under the provisions of the Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017.
In the beginning, this scheme is compulsory for the self-employed in the Passenger Transportation Sector which are taxi, e-hailing and bus drivers under the provisions of the Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017, which took effect on 1 June 2017.
Effective from 1 January 2020, the coverage of the scheme was extended to 19 other sectors, making it 20 sectors covered by the scheme.
The coverage for self-employed individuals contributing to the scheme starts from the date and time the contribution is paid and recognised on the contribution payment receipt.
Self-employed Sectors
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Passenger Transportation Sector
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Good or Food Transport
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Agriculture
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Livestock
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Forestry
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Fisheries
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Food
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Construction
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Manufacturing
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Hawkers
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Accomodation Premises
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Online Business
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Information Technology
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Data Processing
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Agents
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Professional Services
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Support Services
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Arts
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Household Services
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Beauty and Healthcare
Eligibility
- Malaysian citizen / permanent resident without age limit.
- Individuals who work for themselves to earn a living.
Required Documents
- Photocopy of identity card (IC)
- Copy of driving licence / e-hailing profile / permit / certificate or letter of confirmation from the relevant association or agency subject to the type of sector.