Gig economy expands in 2024 amid push for worker protections


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s gig economy has continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with the number of own-account workers, including gig workers, surpassing three million as of September.

The growth reflects the increasing acceptance and reliance of gig work as a viable source of income, the flexibility it offers and the expanding digital economy.

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