KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 21 -- Most of us are aware that the Social Security Organisation (Socso) - which we contribute a small amount of our salaries to every month - offers workers a safety net for workplace injuries.

But did you know it also helps prepare you for jobs?

Socso plays a growing role in employment support - particularly for young Malaysians who are still exploring their career options.

"When you ask every kid what is your future occupation, very often we hear 'I'm going to become an influencer, I'm going to have my own business'," Gayathri Vadivel, head of Socso's employment services division, said during the recent World Social Security Forum (WSSF).

To address this, Socso has been actively visiting secondary schools and uni...