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: www.issa.int/wssf2025

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

The Star

15 minutes ago

• The Star

Japan rice price falls below US$27 per 5kg for the first time since March

TOKYO (Bernama-Kyodo): The average price of rice in Japan fell below 4,000 yen (US$27) per five kilograms (kg) for the first time in around three and a half months to 3,920 yen, the government said on Monday, with increased distribution of stockpiles likely helping to drive down prices. According to Kyodo News Agency, during the seven days through June 15, the average price of rice sold at supermarkets across the nation fell by 256 yen per five kg from the previous week, dropping to the 3,000 yen range for the first time since the week ended March 2, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Farm Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told reporters that the drop was due in part to the release of additional rice reserves, stating that "a clear message from the government is proving effective." The market share of blended rice, including reserve rice, rose six percentage points to 50 per cent. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to bring the average retail price of five kg of rice down to the 3,000 yen range by the end of June. Last year, a household consumed 60.20 kg of rice, according to government consumer spending data. Even after the latest fall, the average price of rice remains nearly double that of a year earlier. Japan's core consumer prices in May rose 3.7 per cent from a year earlier, marking the biggest increase in more than two years, with rice prices setting a fresh record for the eighth consecutive month with a 101.7 per cent jump due to a supply shortage. On Monday, meanwhile, measures were put into place prohibiting the reselling of rice bought at retail stores to ensure that consumers have access to rice at stable prices. Under the ban, those who sell rice at a higher price than they paid face up to one year in prison or a fine of up to 1 million yen (US$6,767), or both. -- BERNAMA-KYODO

Barnama

24 minutes ago

• Barnama

SMeC 2025 To Be Held In Conjunction With State Level Hawana Celebration On July 2 And 3

KUCHING, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Media Conference (SMeC) 2025 will be held in conjunction with the state-level National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) celebration on July 2 and 3 here, said Datuk Abdullah Saidol, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communications Unit - UKAS). He said that some 700 participants are expected to attend the conference, themed "Artificial Intelligence: Shaping the Future of Media and Journalism," which will feature several communication and journalism experts from within and outside the country. "We are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the main theme once again this year. In line with the National Journalists' Day celebration, we will look at the influence of AI in shaping the future of media and journalism," he said at a press conference here today. The speakers include US cross-cultural narrative strategist and global corporate communications expert Shelly Bryant; Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Head of Youth Communications at PERHUMAS Indonesia, Steve Saerang; Chief Executive Officer of AI Visionary Society, Singapore, Soh Wan Wei; Director-General of Broadcasting, Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman; Senior Researcher at Khazanah Research Institute, Dr. Jun-E Tan; and Chief Executive Officer of Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC), Dr. Patrick Then. Abdullah said Sarawak Premier, Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, will officiate the conference on July 2 as a continued show of his support for the development of the media and digital sectors in the state. On the same night, a dinner in conjunction with HAWANA will be held with Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, as the guest of honor. According to him, one of the main events of the night will be the presentation of the Premier of Sarawak's Special Appreciation Award, which will be given to 10 outstanding media practitioners, including editors, journalists, radio DJs, newsreaders, photographers, and industry figures. "Each recipient will receive a certificate, a plaque, and a financial contribution. This is in appreciation of their services in delivering accurate and constructive information," he said.

Barnama

2 hours ago

• Barnama

PM Anwar, President Lee Agree To Strengthen Malaysia-S. Korea Bilateral Ties

GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties between Malaysia and South Korea. Anwar said the relationship between the two nations, which was elevated to a strategic partnership during his visit to Seoul in November last year, will continue to be comprehensively advanced across several areas, including peace and security, defence, economy, education and tourism, as well as regional and global cooperation. 'South Korea is Malaysia's eighth-largest trading partner, with trade exceeding US$20 billion (US$1 = RM4.29) for three consecutive years. I expressed Malaysia's commitment to concluding the Malaysia-Korea Free Trade Agreement (MKFTA) negotiations this year,' he said in a post on the X platform today. Anwar, who contacted Lee this morning, also took the opportunity to congratulate him and the Democratic Party on their victory in the recent presidential election. 'I conveyed my confidence in his leadership to steer (South) Korea into this new phase,' he said. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said that towards the end of the conversation, he invited Lee to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit and the ASEAN–South Korea Summit in Kuala Lumpur. 'Insya-Allah, I will also be in Gyeongju (South Korea) this November for the APEC Summit, and I look forward to welcoming him to Malaysia before that,' he added. -- BERNAMA