“For their sake, I cannot grieve for too long,” said the 32-year-old mother of three, who put on a brave front despite struggling to hold back her emotions. The impact threw him onto the roof of another vehicle and he was pronounced dead at the scene. PERKESO chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said Amirul Hafiz’s contributions will now serve as a financial lifeline for the family. Although not widespread, Mohammed Azman said some employers were found to make inconsistent PERKESO contributions, while others skipped payments altogether to cut costs. “Saving costs should not come at the expense of workers’ welfare,” Mohammed Azman stressed, adding that fai­lure to contribute could leave dependants in a vulnerable position in times of crisis.

Source: The Star April 04, 2026 14:15 UTC