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705362
Wed, 09/24/2025 - 17:04
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BERNAMA
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Malaysia To Host The World Social Security Forum 2025 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will be in the global spotlight again when it hosts the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025, organised by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from Sept 29 to Oct 3.

Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) in a statement on Wednesday said the five-day forum is co-hosted by SOCSO with the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).

“The five-day gathering will convene leaders from nearly 300 social security institutions worldwide to deliberate on issues of social protection in a rapidly evolving environment,” the statement said.

Held under the theme “Shaping Social Security for a World in Transition”, the forum will address demographic shifts, dynamic labour markets and technological progress, while also exploring strategies to ensure the sustainability of social protection systems.

According to the statement more than 1,500 participants from over 150 countries are expected to attend, including ministers, chief executive officers, technical specialists and representatives of international organisations.

Among the keynote participants are Fiona Elizabeth Stewart, Global Lead on Aging and Pensions at the World Bank, and Razavi Shahrashoub, Director of Social Protection at the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

Malaysia’s policies and achievements in social security will also be highlighted in a National Plenary Session including by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong and several cabinet ministers.

“This conference will explore innovative and forward-looking ideas to strengthen social security systems, so they remain relevant, inclusive and resilient in the face of current global challenges," said the statement.

The event also receives support from the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) [KWAP] and the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) of the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM), which serves as the secretariat of the Malaysian Social Protection Council (MySPC).

-- BERNAMA

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