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The proposed legislation will be tabled by the Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) in the current session of the Dewan Rakyat.

Steven Sim Chee Keong said this is only at the initial stage so it is subject to the approval of the cabinet.

An interim report will be presented to the Cabinet in June and the final report will be presented in August, said KESUMA.

KESUMA is expediting an interim report in collaboration with University of Malaya to establish the Gig Workers Commission.

Developing nations have a real opportunity to cash in on knowledge-based work which allows flexibility.

The collaboration will give gig workers opportunity to attend training and development programme provided by the university's subsidiary.

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the sector is booming in the country with over 1.12 million gig workers registered with the MDEC.

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.

There has been a positive increase in the number of self-employed individuals, including gig workers, who received social protection from the organisation.

Workers in the gig economy need ample protection from the government and platform providers who employ them.

Gig economy workers fear they can no longer survive on meagre earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable.

The government has decided to establish legislation specifically to regulate gig workers in the country.

The government had allocated grants worth RM50 million for the gig economy platform for workers' contribution under the SOCSO employment injury scheme.

The gig economy platforms are encouraged to participate in the scheme as their workers are exposed to hazards in the course of their work.

The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.

Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.

The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.

Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.

A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.

According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.

The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.

According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.