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Ramanan collaborates with gig giants to strengthen worker protection framework

Human Resources Minister seeks to address gig economy concerns with key platform providers, ensuring fairness and sustainability in the sector

Ramanan rolls out major Socso reforms, claims to go fully online

The Human Resources Minister also targets 24-hour accident coverage by 2026, cuts late contribution penalties and studies new protection for Johor cross-border workers

Suhakam warns Gig Workers Bill risks falling short without wider consultation

The rights body welcomes the Bill’s intent but urges Parliament to refine it through a Select Committee to ensure real protections for gig workers

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

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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