Gig economy popularity rising


FastGig Malaysia general manager Joelle Pang

PETALING JAYA: The gig economy, a vibrant and evolving sector in Malaysia, has seen a significant surge and prospects are bright going forward amid some challenges.

As of this year-to-date, it engages about four million individuals, over a quarter of Malaysia’s workforce, with a majority being young adults aged 25 to 44.

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