# MEF Launches RM1,000 Mobility Allowance for Long-Distance Workers

> Malaysian Employers Federation offers RM1,000 mobility allowance to help workers relocate over 100km for jobs.
- Title: MEF Launches RM1,000 Mobility Allowance for Long-Distance…
- Summary: Malaysian Employers Federation offers RM1,000 mobility allowance to help workers relocate over 100km for jobs. Malaysian Employers Federation introduces…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/20/mef-rm1000-perkeso-mobility-allowance-to-improve-job-matching-for-workers-relocating-over-100km/235859
- Published: 2026-09-20T13:11:25+00:00
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- Topics: mef, socso, mobility allowance, job matching, relocation, employment insurance, malaysia, social security, news, world
## New Mobility Allowance
Malaysian Employers Federation introduces one-off RM1,000 Mobility Assistance Allowance for eligible Socso contributors.
## Targeted for Long-Distance Workers
The allowance helps workers relocate over 100km for jobs by improving job matching opportunities.
## Effective from October
The allowance takes effect on October 1 through amendments to the Employment Insurance System Act 2017.
## Employer Benefits
MEF says improved job matching helps employers find skilled workers beyond immediate local areas.
## Socso Eligibility
MEF encourages Socso to clearly communicate eligibility criteria and application procedures to workers.
## Additional EIS Support
Early re-employment allowance increases from 25% to 50% of job search allowance and training allowance rises to RM30.
## What Happens Next
Workers relocating over 100km for jobs can claim the one-off RM1,000 mobility allowance starting October 1.
## Key takeaway

Malaysian Employers Federation introduces one-off RM1,000 mobility allowance for Socso contributors who move jobs over 100km to improve job matching.