Why school leavers rather join the gig economy


PETALING JAYA: Lower entry barriers into the ehailing and p-hailing industries are making the gig economy a “career” of choice for many SPM leavers.

Malaysian eHailing Alliances chief activist Jose Rizal said the government’s proposal to lower the age limit for p-hailing riders from 21 to 18, as well as abolishing the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) vocational driving licence exam, which was previously required for ehailing, would lower the entry barrier for SPM leavers.

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