KESUMA to table policy paper on setting up gig commission to cabinet this month
Steven Sim Chee Keong said this is only at the initial stage so it is subject to the approval of the cabinet.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Gig workers commission: Take into account legal aspects, financial implications first - KESUMA
An interim report will be presented to the Cabinet in June and the final report will be presented in August, said KESUMA.
Tue May 21 2024
KESUMA expediting gig workers commission interim report by June 1 - Sim
KESUMA is expediting an interim report in collaboration with University of Malaya to establish the Gig Workers Commission.
Wed May 01 2024
UMPSA, Grab sign MoU, to improve education for gig workers
The collaboration will give gig workers opportunity to attend training and development programme provided by the university's subsidiary.
Fri Jan 12 2024
UMNO proposes the immediate establishment of SEGIM by the govt
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the sector is booming in the country with over 1.12 million gig workers registered with the MDEC.
Fri Jun 09 2023
It's About YOUth: Gig economy - Stepping stone or last resort?
An estimated 4 million people are working in the gig economy. Have protection and rights within the sector evolved to meet the needs of gig workers? Zaim Mohzani from Nation Building School and Amanda Yeo from Emir Research weigh in.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Need to formulate law for gig workers being studied - Saravanan
The Ministry of Human Resources is looking into the need for a law, specifically to regulate gig workers and protect their welfare as this group is not covered by the Employment Act 1955.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Socso aims to protect 200,000 self-employed individuals by year's end
There has been a positive increase in the number of self-employed individuals, including gig workers, who received social protection from the organisation.
Sat May 08 2021
Provide more protection for gig workers, says lawyer
Workers in the gig economy need ample protection from the government and platform providers who employ them.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Govt to introduce legislation to regulate gig economy workers
The government has decided to establish legislation specifically to regulate gig workers in the country.
Wed Jul 29 2020
Govt hopes more gig workers will register with SOCSO
The government had allocated grants worth RM50 million for the gig economy platform for workers' contribution under the SOCSO employment injury scheme.
Fri Jul 03 2020
SOCSO hopes more gig workers will benefit from social protection
The gig economy platforms are encouraged to participate in the scheme as their workers are exposed to hazards in the course of their work.
Wed Jun 17 2020