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Safety net: Mohammed Azman handing over Amirul Hafiz’s survivor’s pension to Nor Nadia. — KK SHAM/The StarSHAH ALAM: Though it has only been a few days since the tragic loss of her husband in a road accident , Nor Nadia Abdul Majid is forced to set aside her grief to support her family.
“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. Last Sunday, Nor Nadia’s husband, Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, was fatally struck by a car driven by an intoxicated driver along Jalan Raya Barat, Klang.The death of her husband has left Nor Nadia, a housewife, solely responsible for raising their three children, Muhammad Aqif Amsyar, nine, Muhammad Afif Izz Rayqal, seven, and Nur Humaira, two.“I have to be strong,” she said when met at her home in Pangsapuri Ken Rimba yesterday. Though mourning her loss, she said she is drawing strength from her children, who have been visiting their father’s grave every day. Nor Nadia expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from Malaysians of all backgrounds, some of whom had left donations at her doorstep. Amid her uncertainty, a measure of relief has come in the form of the Social Security Organisation . The family is eligible for a survivors’ pension after checks confirmed that Amirul Hafiz had consistently contributed to the workers’ protection scheme throughout his 15 years of employment. 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. He said Nor Nadia will receive monthly payments for life, while her children are entitled to education assistance until they turn 21 or complete their first degree. The total monthly benefit amounts to RM2,888.17, with an additional RM3,000 funeral aid already disbursed, he added. Mohammed Azman described the support Nor Nadia is receiving as a “legacy” of her late husband, underscoring the importance of consistent PERKESO contributions in protecting families against unexpected tragedies.Although not widespread, Mohammed Azman said some employers were found to make inconsistent PERKESO contributions, while others skipped payments altogether to cut costs. He said such practices are usually detected through record checks, leading to investigations and enforcement by PERKESO. “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. On April 1, R. Saktygaanapathy, 28, was charged with two offences at the Klang Magistrate’s Court for the accident.Saktygaanapathy was charged with murder under Section 302 of the Penal Coder and Section 15 of the Dangerous Drugs Act for being under the influences of drugs during the accident.for breaking news alerts and key updates!
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