Side gigs redefine work and economic freedom
From KRISTY TING, Founder of Side Gig, Accelerator Selangor.
No longer a mere fringe issue
IN conjunction with the Workers' Day celebrations, I stand in solidarity with Malaysians across the workforce, especially those whose labour is too often unseen, unprotected, and undervalued in today's gig economy
Why 'unretired' US seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills
A growing number of Americans have "unretired" in recent years. After concluding decades-long careers at hospitals, universities and corporations, they returned to the workforce due to insufficient retirement savings, rising living costs and a desire to stay active.
Gig platforms given six months’ grace for PERKESO compliance
PUTRAJAYA: Gig economy platform providers must seriously consider integrating their systems with the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) to enable mandatory social security contributions for gig workers under the Gig Workers Act 2025, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.
Gig economy platforms given six months to integrate with PERKESO system, says Ramanan
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.
Lunar New Year bowing service in China stokes controversy
Customers could hire proxies to bow and show respect for family members; app withdraws service after online outrage and mockery.
Waymo tries finding DoorDash drivers to shut open robotaxi doors
Alphabet Inc's Waymo is enlisting DoorDash Inc drivers in Atlanta to close robotaxi doors that have been left open, letting the driverless vehicles continue on their way.
China calls on delivery, ride-hailing firms to respect gig-worker rights ahead of holiday
Meituan, Alibaba, Didi Chuxing among 16 firms summoned for guidance session on rights of country's more than 200 million gig workers.
No pause for food delivery riders during Pakistan's monsoon
Pakistan, where 45% of people live under the poverty line, is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, with limited resources dedicated to adaptation.
Meituan launches AI agent to boost food delivery business
Meituan has launched a new AI agent app that aims to boost its food delivery and local services business, as its battle with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd for Chinese consumers heats up.
