Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) employment insurance system office chief Asri Ab Rahman urged jobseekers to adopt a more flexible mindset and be open to accepting suitable job offers in other states, if the positions offer long-term prospects and stability, Bernama reported.

“Sometimes, job mismatches occur, not due to a lack of opportunities, but because candidates are unwilling to relocate.

“However, such cases are relatively isolated and tend to occur only in specific states,” he told reporters after attending the opening ceremony of the MYFutureJobs Career, Education & Entrepreneurship Carnival here today.

The two-day career carnival was launched by Perlis state secretary Rahimi Ismail.

In a statement, Perkeso said it has helped 74,576 jobseekers nationwide secure employment through placement programmes conducted in collaboration with various stakeholders.

“This achievement not only demonstrates the commitment of all involved in enhancing employment opportunities, but also offers new hope for jobseekers to build a better future, through ongoing collaborative efforts,” it said.

It also noted that between January and June 13, Perkeso’s office in Perlis organised 33 open interview programmes, resulting in 522 individuals successfully securing new employment.

Fourteen individuals received Perkeso benefits amounting to RM239,732 in conjunction with the carnival’s opening ceremony today.

The benefits were provided under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 and the Self-Employed Social Security Act 2017, covering various categories, including temporary disability benefit, permanent disability benefit, survivors’ pension, and invalidity pension.