Gig economy commission to improve welfare of workers to be unveiled in Budget 2024


KUALA LUMPUR: Details of the commission to regulate the gig economy expected to impact 1.12 million workers will be announced in the 2024 Budget in October, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Deputy Prime Minister also said it is hoped that aid for ehailing drivers and p-hailing riders next year could be increased to RM500mil from the RM100mil that was allocated in 2023.

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