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Gig economy rides out Covid-19 storm
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of gig workers has escalated this year, especially in the e-hailing and delivery services, in light of the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO). The unprecedented economic challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic also saw
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Azmin: Gig economy will be given emphasis in 12MP
KUALA LUMPUR: The gig economy will be given emphasis in the preparation of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) as one of the new sources of economic growth, Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said. He said the emergence
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Dr M: Govt looking at ways to protect gig economy workers
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is studying the formulation of legislation to prevent employers from oppressing workers in the gig economy and look after the welfare of workers in the sector, said prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said at
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Welfare of gig economy workers, MAS staff get Dewan Rakyat’s attention
KUALA LUMPUR: The question on whether the government is prepared to regulate the gig economy to protect the welfare of workers in the sector is among the issues which will be raised at Dewan Rakyat today. According to Dewan Rakyat
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