KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- The Social Security Organisation (Socso), through Employment Insurance System (EIS) has found that the number of workers losing their jobs is still within the manageable range of below 6,000 employees a month.

In a press statement today, the government agency stated that it is actively monitoring the loss of employment and retrenchment closely.

"Even though there is a spike in the EIS benefits claims, the number of workers losing their jobs is still manageable, where the loss of employment figures is still within the range of below 6,000 per month.

"Nevertheless, we are monitoring the situation closely on a daily basis and advising the government of any unexpected increases.

"What matters now is that all Mala...