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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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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

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency