A coalition of trade unions and professional associations has hailed the Gig Workers Bill 2025 as a historic milestone in Malaysia’s labour laws, marking the first time over 1.2 million gig workers will be formally recognised.
Over 1.2 Million Gig Workers to Gain Legal Recognition in Malaysia
The coalition—comprising MTUC, CUEPACS, UNIMLC, PROFIMA, MyBIM and the Malaysian e-Hailing Alliance—urged MPs to support the bill, which introduces four key pillars: clear legal definition of gig workers, guaranteed fair pay, a dedicated tribunal for disputes, and mandatory social protection.
PERKESO said the bill addresses urgent social justice gaps, citing that only 25.4% of gig workers contributed to social security in 2024, yet they accounted for 28.6% of benefits disbursed. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim tabled the bill for first reading yesterday.
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