Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO) and 7-Eleven Malaysia have entered a strategic partnership to bolster employment opportunities for individuals in the Return to Work (RTW) programme. Announced on 16 June, the collaboration aims to provide training, workplace exposure, and potential employment within 7-Eleven’s extensive retail network.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed at the Pusat Rehabilitasi NeuroRobotik dan Sibernik Kebangsaan in Meru, Perak. This initiative is designed to aid the rehabilitation and workforce reintegration of PERKESO-insured persons, offering them pre-employment training and practical workplace exposure. With over 2,700 stores nationwide, 7-Eleven Malaysia is well-positioned to offer accessible employment opportunities, reducing barriers to workforce participation.
Tan Sri Dato Seri Mohd Annuar bin Zaini, Chairman of 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad, emphasised the importance of employment in restoring confidence and independence. “Recovery is not only about regaining physical strength. It is also about restoring confidence, dignity, and the opportunity to participate meaningfully in society once again,” he stated.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in customer service and retail operations, equipping them with skills for long-term career development. The programme aims to provide sustainable opportunities that support economic participation and self-sufficiency.
This partnership marks the first formal employment-focused collaboration between PERKESO and 7-Eleven Malaysia. The first cohort of RTW participants is expected to be welcomed before the end of 2026, with plans to expand the programme nationwide. The collaboration underscores the role of public-private partnerships in enhancing Malaysia’s social protection ecosystem and workforce participation.
