Rights group backs Gig Workers Bill, says sufficient engagements held
A rights group has backed the tabling of the Gig Workers Bill 2025, saying sufficient consultations have been held with gig workers and platform operators.
North-South Initiative said it has supported members of Gabungan E-Hailing Malaysia for the past two years in documenting their challenges and recommendations to the government.
“As gig workers face significant insecurity and risk in their jobs, it is vital that the lawmakers give their full support and pass the bill during the current parliamentary session,” its executive director and co-founder, Adrian Pereira, said in a statement.
He said the bill has been delayed on at least three occasions since last year, leaving gig workers without essential protection.
“It is now critical that the bill is passed immediately…
