KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Gig Workers Bill 2025, which sets out rights for gig workers and rules for firms and platforms that hire them.
The bill makes it clear that gig workers must get fair terms in their agreements, be told of their pay and tasks in advance, and their services could not be terminated without good cause.
Workers must also be paid within seven days if no timeline is set in their agreement with platforms.
The bill, which is aimed at providing protection and recognition for workers in the sector, was tabled for its first reading on Monday by human resources minister Steven Sim.
It was passed with a voice vote.
Key elements include an official definition of gig workers, setting minimum compensation, establishing a complaints mechanism, and ensuring social security protection through mandatory contributions to Perkeso.
The bill makes it clear that gig workers must get fair terms in their agreements, be told of their pay and tasks in advance, and their services could not be terminated without good cause.
Workers must also be paid within seven days if no timeline is set in their agreement with platforms.
The bill, which is aimed at providing protection and recognition for workers in the sector, was tabled for its first reading on Monday by human resources minister Steven Sim.
It was passed with a voice vote.
Key elements include an official definition of gig workers, setting minimum compensation, establishing a complaints mechanism, and ensuring social security protection through mandatory contributions to Perkeso.