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Parliament
Malaysia
ratified the Draft Law (RUU) of GIG workers 2025 or GIG WORKERS BILL which includes online motorcycle taxi drivers (
Ojol
) to the content creator on August 28.
Minister of Human Resources Steven SIM Chee Kemong said this was a solution to the problem of gaps that had long been infecting Malaysia.
“It’s been too long, 1.2 million Malaysians in the GIG sector work every day without proper protection, as if their contribution to the economy is not worthy of being recognized. This bill ended the injustice,” Steven said, quoted
Malay Mail
.
Through this ratification, millions of Malaysians who work through the digital economy can get protection and prosperity.The following details
Clearer income
In the law, all platforms and companies involving loose workers including Grab and Foodpedia must provide a clear contract, detail the minimum payment standards to work arrangements.
Prohibited from changing tariffs
To curb unfair practice, the law prohibits unilateral tariff changes, account deactivation arbitrarily, and multi-platform work restrictions.
Insurance until the layoff rules are clear
According to the law, companies involving freelance workers like they have to provide insurance and have procedures related to termination of employment (PHK).
Form of Gig Worker Court
Not only that, the Act also formed a Gig Worker Court authorized to resolve disputes and ordered settlement such as recovery of positions, compensation, or payment of unpaid wages.
Ojol drivers can be suspended unilaterally by the platform if it is considered to violate the rules.
“For the first time, workers will have the right to be heard before the suspension,” Steven said.
“If proven to be innocent, they will be given a compensation for half of their average daily income, a protection that was previously not available,” he added.
(Isa/DNA)
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