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The Star
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia hosts World Social Security Forum 2025
Global leaders convened at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2022 in Morocco to advance social security for resilient societies. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is all set to host the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from Sept 29 to Oct 3. This global event is being organised by the International Social Security Association (ISSA). For one week, Kuala Lumpur will become the world capital of social security, uniting leaders, experts and institutions from around the world. This year's forum themed "Shaping Social Security for a World in Transition", will explore the challenges and opportunities arising from global demographic changes, labour market dynamics, technological developments and the push for sustainability - all of which are shaping the future of social security. The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) announced in a statement that WSSF 2025 is set to be a strategic platform for exploring bold ideas, forward-thinking and innovations aimed at strengthening social security systems to be more relevant, inclusive and resilient in addressing today's global challenges. "The sharing of insights from global figures and pioneers in social security carries immense value, serving as a catalyst for social system reforms that not only protect but also empower and strengthen community resilience," it said. The forum is expected to attract over 1,500 delegates from the ISSA's 336 member organisations in 164 countries, as well as ministers, chief executive officers, technical experts and representatives from international organisations. The WSSF 2025 will for the first time feature the International Social Security Video Festival and Awards, showcasing commitments to promoting social security. Meanwhile, the ISSA Outstanding Achievement Award will be presented to a country for demonstrating exceptional achievements in strengthening social security systems. Throughout the five-day event, there will be a range of plenary sessions, more than 80 interactive sessions, panel workshops, tutorial sessions and the ISSA Innovation Zone; making this forum a holistic experience in knowledge sharing and fostering international cooperation. WSSF 2025 is co-hosted by PERKESO and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). It is also supported by the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) and the Implementation Coordination Unit, Prime Minister's Department (ICU JPM) as the secretariat for the Malaysian Social Protection Council (MySPC). This event strengthens Malaysia's commitment to consolidating its social protection system, while elevating the country's role as a global strategic partner in the universal welfare agenda. It also opens a unique opportunity for Malaysia to showcase its social security policies and initiatives on the world stage. For more information, visit:
Barnama
23-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Kuala Lumpur To Host World Social Security Forum 2025
REGION - CENTRAL > NEWS KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will once again be the focus of the world's attention when Kuala Lumpur was chosen to host the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025, which will take place from Sept 29 to Oct 3 this year at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) in a statement announced that the forum organised by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) is themed 'Shaping Social Security for a World in Transition' and will bring together more than 1,500 delegates from 164 countries. "WSSF 2025 will be a strategic platform to explore futuristic ideas and innovations in empowering social security systems that are more relevant, inclusive and resilient in facing today's global challenges," according to the statement. bootstrap slideshow The forum will discuss various issues related to global demographic change, labour market dynamics, technological advancements and the sustainability agenda that affect the future of social security systems internationally. According to SOCSO, the forum is expected to be attended by national leaders, ministers, chief executive officers, technical experts and representatives of international organisations from among the 336 ISSA member organisations. "Among the main contents are more than 80 interactive sessions such as plenary sessions, panel workshops, tutorial sessions and the ISSA Innovation Zone, making the forum a holistic experience in knowledge exchange and cross-country cooperation," according to the statement. SOCSO also announced that for the first time, the International Social Security Video Festival and Awards will be introduced to highlight the commitment to the promotion of social security, in addition to the ISSA Outstanding Achievement Award which will be given to countries with exceptional achievements in strengthening the social protection system. The WSSF 2025 is being organised jointly by ISSA in collaboration with SOCSO and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), and supported by the Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP) and the Implementation Coordination Unit, Prime Minister's Department (ICU JPM) as the secretariat of the Malaysian Social Protection Council (MySPC). More information about the forum can be found on the official website:
