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UM ENTERS A 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATION (SOCSO)

Universiti Malaya (UM) and the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) entered into a 5-year collaboration with the signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement in a hybrid-styled signing ceremony on 11th March 2021.

This strategic partnership brings a new chapter to UM’s research and innovation portfolio which also includes centres of excellence such as the Social Wellbeing Research Centre (SWRC) in view of the dynamic and innovative nature of the partnership. Harnessing win-win strengths and abilities within UM and PERKESO is one of the most strategic ways for the social protection ecosystem to scale innovation and solve complex challenges.

The whole gamut of the Care Economy has never become so important until recently especially with the COVID-19 pandemic that has an enormous impact on people’s lives throughout the world. With this collaboration, UM will be able to deep-dive on niche research areas of labour market interventions, disability management and social care with financial support from SOCSO through this strategic partnership, innovative solutions will be generated from these research activities. 

In addition, the partnership will also see SWRC providing customised capability building programmes for SOCSO's staff at different levels of roles and responsibilities, with the realisation of upskilling and professionalising services to meet a very demanding sector. 

The activities planned for year 2021 encompasses three focus areas: capacity building; research; and advocacy.

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Last Update: Mar 29, 2021