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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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Malaysia Airlines, SIA join rush to cancel Middle East flights as Iran-US-Israel strikes escalate

More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights

October date for F1 in Malaysia

Malaysia on course to make a surprise return to the Formula One calendar, with Sepang standing in for Bahrain

Family clings to hope as Malaysian firefighter missing in Nepal

Relatives of JBPM officer Mohd Fakhrul Munir, better known as Loe, refuse to give up hope after flash floods in Nepal cut off his climbing group en route to Everest Base Camp