PUTRAJAYA: The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

In fact, he said the previous Cabinet meeting also proposed for SEGiM to be the main regulatory body in ensuring sustainable development of the gig economy ecosystem.

"Maybe what we hope for is the compatibility between the goals of establishing a SEGiM and the objectives of introducing the Gig Workers Bill. The Cabinet has also asked the Minister of Human Resources (Steven Sim) to look into it and expand the engagement sessions.

"We intend to ensure that both (the establishment of the commission and the introduction of the bill) are well aligned," he said in a post-Cabinet Meeting press conference here today.

Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in a statement, announced that the Cabinet has been called to consider and approve the establishment of SEGiM, which would focus on critical components in the gig economy model and aspects that require regulation.

Ahmad Zahid said SEGiM will play an important role in balancing the interests of platform providers, gig workers, consumers, and all stakeholders, ensuring their rights are protected through transparent policy enforcement, monitoring service standards, and empowering self-regulation in the gig industry.