M’sia to blaze a path for gig workers with new law

KUALA LUMPUR: The Deputy Prime Minister has called for the prompt setup of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) to look into the welfare of gig workers.

Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said towards this end, the proposed Gig Economy Workers’ Act would position Malaysia as one of the first countries to introduce an employment law specifically for the gig economy.