How to Make a PERKESO (SOCSO) Claim in 2026: Form 34, Documents and Benefit Rates
Last verified: 31 October 2026. Short answer: PERKESO's Employment Injury Scheme covers work accidents, commuting accidents, emergency accidents and occupational diseases [PERKESO]. To claim, complete Form 34 (Borang 34) with the supporting documents and submit it at the nearest PERKESO office, or create an accident, occupational disease or death notice on the PERKESO Faedah portal [PERKESO]. Temporary Disablement Benefit is paid at 80% of the average assumed daily wage, from RM30 to RM158.67 a day, when medical leave is at least 4 days including the accident day [PERKESO]. Claiming is free: PERKESO advises against paying middlemen or agents [PERKESO checklist].
Talreon is not an official government site. We are an independent publisher and are not affiliated with PERKESO (Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial, the Social Security Organisation, also known as SOCSO). This page explains the process in our own words; the agency's own website and notices are the final word. Educational information only; not financial, tax, legal, or investment advice.
What the Employment Injury Scheme covers
- Work accidents while at work or on a business day [PERKESO].
- Commuting accidents between home and work, on a journey directly connected to the job, or to and from a meal during an authorised break. An accident during a detour or interruption is not covered [PERKESO].
- Emergency accidents at the employer's premises while helping or rescuing others [PERKESO].
- Occupational diseases listed in the Fifth Schedule of the Employees' Social Security Act 1969, such as noise-induced hearing loss and occupational asthma [PERKESO].
Main benefits and rates
| Benefit | What PERKESO pays |
|---|---|
| Medical benefit | Free treatment at a PERKESO panel clinic or government clinic or hospital until recovery; second class ward for serious injuries [PERKESO] |
| Temporary Disablement Benefit | 80% of average assumed daily wage, RM30 to RM158.67 a day, for certified medical leave of at least 4 days including the accident day [PERKESO] |
| Permanent Disablement Benefit | 90% of average assumed daily wage, RM30 to RM178.50 a day; claim within 12 months of the last day of temporary disablement [PERKESO] |
| Constant-attendance Allowance | RM500 a month for total permanent disablement needing constant personal care [PERKESO] |
| Dependants' Benefit | 90% of average assumed daily wage, RM30 to RM178.50 a day, shared among dependants [PERKESO] |
| Funeral Benefit | RM3,000 (from 1 June 2024) [PERKESO] |
Temporary Disablement Benefit is not paid for days on which you work and earn wages during the medical leave [PERKESO]. Permanent disability is assessed by a Medical Board; an assessment of 20% or less can be paid as a lump sum [PERKESO].
Step by step: making the claim
- Get treatment and keep the medical certificate. PERKESO asks for the original MC or medical certificate for an accident notice [PERKESO checklist].
- Make a police report for road accidents. The original report, or a copy certified by the police station that issued it, is required for road accidents [PERKESO checklist].
- Download Form 34 (Notice and Benefit Claim Details) and complete only the sections marked for the applicant [PERKESO] [Form 34]. It covers the insured person, the employer, employment details and the accident details, including time, place and witnesses [Form 34].
- Gather the documents on the checklist (below).
- Submit the form and documents at the nearest PERKESO office counter [PERKESO]. Alternatively, an accident, occupational disease or death notice can be created on the PERKESO Faedah portal [PERKESO].
Documents checklist (accident notice)
- Completed Form 34 [PERKESO checklist].
- Copy of the insured person's identity card, front and back [PERKESO checklist].
- Original medical certificate (MC) [PERKESO checklist].
- Police report for road accidents [PERKESO checklist].
- Bank account details, such as the front page of a bank book or a bank statement [PERKESO checklist].
- Possibly also: salary slips for the 6 months before the accident, the attendance record for the accident month and a sketch map of the route [PERKESO checklist].
Use A4 paper for photocopies and fill in the form in black or blue ink; complete documents help the claim move faster [PERKESO checklist]. Most PERKESO forms are in Bahasa Malaysia only, so ask PERKESO or someone you trust for help if needed [PERKESO].
Worked example (our own arithmetic)
If your average assumed daily wage is RM100, Temporary Disablement Benefit at 80% is RM80 a day. Ten days of certified medical leave would be about RM800, before any days you actually worked. PERKESO calculates the actual figure. Rebuilding savings after time off work? Our budget calculator can help.
Frequently asked questions
How do I claim SOCSO for a work accident?
Complete Form 34, attach the documents on PERKESO's checklist (MC, IC copy, police report for road accidents, bank details) and submit at the nearest PERKESO office, or create an accident notice on the Faedah portal.
Does SOCSO cover accidents on the way to work?
Yes. Commuting accidents on the route between home and work are covered, but not during a detour or interruption.
How much does SOCSO pay for medical leave?
Temporary Disablement Benefit is 80% of the average assumed daily wage, from RM30 to RM158.67 a day, for at least 4 days of certified leave including the accident day.
Is there a deadline for permanent disablement claims?
Yes, within 12 months from the last day of temporary disablement.
Do I need an agent to claim from PERKESO?
No. PERKESO says its claims service is free and advises against agents who charge fees or commission.
Related Talreon tools and guides
Official sources
- PERKESO: Benefit application (steps and forms)
- PERKESO: Employment Injury Scheme (LINDUNG PEKERJA)
- PERKESO: Form 34, Notice and Benefit Claim Details (PDF)
- PERKESO: Form 34 document checklist, temporary disablement (PDF)
- PERKESO Faedah portal
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