PETALING JAYA: A new insurance scheme will be created for Malaysians working in Singapore to ensure they remain covered even during their daily cross-border commute, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. “That coverage is not provided, so we are coming up with a new scheme for workers going back and forth between Malaysia and Singapore,” Ramanan told The Star in an exclusive interview. He added that the new insurance scheme was one of his main priorities since being appointed as minister in December. “Workers should not be victimised simply because they are working in Singapore. “This is the same reason why we buy life insurance – it is a very small cost to pay for our safety,” added Ramanan.

Source: The Star February 05, 2026 08:20 UTC