# EIS Benefits Rise to RM25,000

> Perkeso boosts EIS support to RM25,000 for jobseekers.
- Title: EIS Benefits Rise to RM25,000 · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Perkeso boosts EIS support to RM25,000 for jobseekers. Perkeso increases EIS benefits to RM25,000 per contributor starting October 1 to help jobseekers…
- Keywords: perkeso, eis, malaysia, jobseekers, rm25000, employment insurance, social security, benefits, career transition, financial assistance, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/eis-benefits-rise-to-rm25000-as-perkeso-steps-up-support-for-jobseekers/239571
- Published: 2026-10-18T21:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: perkeso, eis, malaysia, jobseekers, rm25000, employment insurance, social security, benefits, career transition, financial assistance, news, world
## EIS Benefits Increase
Perkeso raises EIS benefits to RM25,000 per contributor starting October 1.
## 117,733 Jobseekers Employed
117,733 jobseekers secured employment through EIS services between January and mid-August.
## EIS Services Offered
EIS provides career counseling, job matching, and skill-enhancing training programs.
## Hamdi Ismail's Story
Hamdi Ismail, 54, now runs a food and beverage business after leaving his banking job.
## Business Details
Hamdi sells AG Mango Float drinks and grilled sausages for RM2 to RM3.50 per cup.
## EIS Helps Career Transition
EIS assistance helped Hamdi plan his next steps after leaving his bank job.
## Key takeaway

Perkeso increases EIS benefits to RM25,000 per contributor starting October 1 to help jobseekers rebuild livelihoods.