Avoid overregulation, MEF says after Gig Workers Bill passed
The Malaysian Employers Federation says there is a need to avoid overregulation following the passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025, which it hails as a milestone in view of the country’s evolving labour market.
In a statement, MEF president Syed Hussain Syed Husman warned that overregulation could undermine the viability of the gig model.
“Excessive compliance costs and rigid employment definitions could deter businesses from engaging gig workers and reduce opportunities for Malaysians seeking supplementary income.”
He went on to emphasise that flexibility was the hallmark of gig work, offering workers the freedom to choose when, where, and how they work, while enabling businesses to scale services efficiently.
“Safeguarding this flexibility will ensure that the gig economy remains sustainable, competitive,…
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