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
AI and the gig economy deliver an opportunity
Developing nations have a real opportunity to cash in on knowledge-based work which allows flexibility.
Sun Mar 03 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
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
Gig economy workers say they can no longer survive
Gig economy workers fear they can no longer survive on meagre earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable.
Wed Dec 16 2020
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024