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Grab takes lead in landmark govt deal to slash gig worker costs and guarantee minimum rates

A joint government-industry relief package under Budget 2027 will deliver minimum baseline rates, subsidise vehicle maintenance, and lower insurance costs for e-hailing and p-hailing partners

Malaysia, Singapore deepen labour cooperation with focus on gig worker protection: Ramanan

Human Resources Minister says both countries will share expertise and strengthen workforce policies amid changing employment landscape

Gig workers to receive stronger social protection and training support: Ramanan

Human Resources Ministry rolls out new initiatives focused on skills development, AI exposure, and long-term career opportunities for gig workers

1.6 million gig workers have no safety on our roadways – J. D. Lovrenciear

Malaysia’s 1.6 million gig riders keep the economy moving every day, yet unsafe roads, poor infrastructure and a lack of protection continue to put motorcyclists at risk while policymakers remain silent

Platform providers slow on Socso protection for gig workers

Socso issues reminder as only 2 percent of 1.2 million gig workers registered for social security coverage

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports