KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 -- Workers suffering from depression and schizophrenia are covered under the Social Security Organisation's (Perkeso) Invalidity Scheme, with eligible insured persons entitled to benefits including Invalidity Pension and rehabilitation assistance.

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said these conditions are categorised as health conditions that do not fall under occupational diseases or those caused by workplace factors, Kosmo! Online reported today.

He said illnesses arising from exposure to specific workplace risk factors are instead covered under the Employment Injury Scheme under the Employees' Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) and classified as occupational diseases.

"The Special Medical Board and ...