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HR Ministry enforces Gig Workers Act 2025 to protect local workforce

New legislation offers legal safeguards, financial security, and streamlined dispute resolution for Malaysia’s gig workforce

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

Gig economy bill falls short, must be clear and practical, say industry players

Major platforms warn vague provisions could burden workers, stifle competition, and hinder industry growth

Penang water cut: employers warned against docking wages, forcing annual leave

Employers can be fined up to RM50,000 under the Employment Act 1955 if they dock their workers’ wages or force them to go on annual leave should they opt to shut down operations following the water supply disruption in Penang from January 10 to 14.

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

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

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

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