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MTUC’s silent crisis raises alarm over future of Malaysia’s labour voice – John Chin

As the Malayan Trades Union Congress faces provisional dissolution over compliance issues, union leaders warn of weakening worker representation amid rising employment pressures

‘Don’t make gig workers test subjects’: NGO coalition urges delay of Gig Workers Bill 2025

Eight organisations call for careful review and stakeholder engagement to protect drivers and delivery personnel before Act 872 comes into effect

[WATCH] Inside InDrive: Growth, Compliance & the Future of E-Hailing in Malaysia

In this episode, Indrive country representative Govin Kumar and communications manager for Southeast Asia, Shaerine Kaur, explains how Indrive is navigating new regulations and correcting compliance issues while ensuring gig workers' flexibility remains intact

‘Benchmark for Asean’: Dewan Negara approves Gig Workers Bill 2025

Human Resources Ministry says the new legislation offers country's 1.2 mil freelance workers legal safeguards, dispute resolution mechanisms, and enhanced social security contributions

MTUC denies backing Gig Workers Bill, demands delay for further consultations

The Malaysian Trades Union Congress calls for an immediate postponement of the Bill, urging more stakeholder input to ensure the protection of gig workers’ rights

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Malaysia’s longest river bridge opens, linking Sebuyau and Maludam

The RM848.75 million Batang Lupar No. 1 Bridge marks a new era in Sarawak’s coastal connectivity, replacing decades-old ferry crossings

KWAP duped in RM200m eFishery scam, Anwar confirms

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the RM200 million eFishery investment was a deliberate fraud, prompting lawsuits, fund recovery efforts and tighter controls to protect civil service pensions