Gig workers are advised to receive incentives up to RM500 per year

KUCHING, 7 Oct: Sarawak Workers' Savings Fund (KWSP) encourages gig workers to use e-Saraan to build retirement savings consistently.

Sarawak KWSP Director, Mohammad Che Rus said awareness of the importance of pension savings among gig workers should continue to be strengthened including through access to information related to pensions and social protection.

"KWSP encourages gig workers and self-employed individuals to utilize i-Saraan with government incentives up to RM500 per year, subject to terms and conditions", he said in a statement during the inauguration of the Ride To Retire program organised by KWSP Sarawak in collaboration with foodpanda.

The program provides participants with exposure to the importance of retirement savings, social protection and long-term financial planning.

At the same time, cooperation between Sarawak KWSP and Foodpanda reflects the continued efforts of both parties in supporting the well-being of the gig workers community through access to information and facilities related to pensions and social protection.

The KWSP also encourages gig workers to take early steps in building a consistent reserve as preparation for future financial needs. - TVS