Budget 2023: Gig workers to get allowance for income lost while in training courses


KUALA LUMPUR: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) will provide a monthly allowance of RM300 for three months as compensation for lost income to gig workers who are active and undergoing training programmes.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in tabling the revised Budget 2023 on Friday (Feb 24), said a total of RM40mil will be allocated for the benefit of 30,000 gig workers.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Less than 40% of Sarawak smallholders approved for Budi aid, says ministry
Unpaid PTPTN loans hit RM10.7bil, says Higher Education Ministry
RM944bil in project bids for 2027 ahead of Budget, Dewan Rakyat told
Children's AI chatbots must be safe by design, says ministry
Air Force drones log 232 flight hours in Labuan, says Defence Ministry
Haze worsens as 21 areas record unhealthy API readings as of 8am
Foreign MRO contractors told deals won't be renewed automatically
INTERACTIVE: Will Budget 2027 be an election budget? A closer look at previous election budgets.
Haze casts a pall
Review unpaid loans, say groups

Others Also Read