Gig Workers Bill to make PERKESO contributions mandatory


KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry will work to ensure the Gig Workers Bill is passed and enforced as soon as possible to make it mandatory for gig workers to contribute to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO).

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim (pic) said that currently, only 26% of Malaysia’s 1.16 million gig workers contribute to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS), as participation is voluntary.

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