PUTRAJAYA: Gig economy platform providers have been given between three and six months to integrate their systems with the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) following the enforcement of the Gig Workers Act 2025.
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the government is taking a pragmatic approach by allowing the industry time to adjust, particularly in terms of technical implementation.
He said notices were issued to all platform providers in March 2025, adding that the matter had also been discussed extensively with industry players through several engagement sessions.
“In our last session, I also said there is a three to six-month window. When there are changes, there must be time to adapt,” said Ramanan at a press conference on the enforcement of the Act on Tuesday (March 31).
Ramanan said the government will monitor progress closely and expects platform providers to take the necessary steps to comply, adding that enforcement will still be taken seriously as the Act has come into effect.
Under the Act, social security contributions for injury and occupational diseases will become mandatory for all gig workers, with a rate of 1.25% for each completed task or transaction.
Platforms must now link their systems with PERKESO to enable automatic deductions, replacing the previously voluntary Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) now known as Lindung Kendiri.
