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HR Ministry enforces Gig Workers Act 2025 to protect local workforce

New legislation offers legal safeguards, financial security, and streamlined dispute resolution for Malaysia’s gig workforce

Gig Workers Bill to make Socso contributions mandatory, says HR minister

Steven Sim says new law will ensure greater protection for over a million gig workers, aims to have Bill passed in June

Industry players welcome delay to Gig Workers Bill, offer help to refine proposed law

Major gig economy platforms willing to facilitate feasibility and impact study

Gig economy bill falls short, must be clear and practical, say industry players

Major platforms warn vague provisions could burden workers, stifle competition, and hinder industry growth

Penang water cut: employers warned against docking wages, forcing annual leave

Employers can be fined up to RM50,000 under the Employment Act 1955 if they dock their workers’ wages or force them to go on annual leave should they opt to shut down operations following the water supply disruption in Penang from January 10 to 14.

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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