HR Minister assures it will be tabled this year
The introduction of Malaysia’s Gig Workers Bill is still on the table this month despite last-minute delays, according to reports.
The bill, which aims to grant protections to more than 1.12 million workers in Malaysia’s gig economy, was originally scheduled to be tabled for its first reading on 14 August, followed by a second reading on 26 August.
But the bill has been delayed for last-minute reasons, The Star reported, with no official reasons provided.
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim, however, underscored that the bill would still be tabled sometime this month, according to the report.
Doris Liew, an economist specialising in Southeast Asian development, told Business Times that the delay could be due to a variety of reasons, such as parliamentary scheduling or potential public reaction.
"Still, with more than 4,000 stakeholders already consulted, the first reading should not come as much of a surprise if it truly takes their views into account," Liew told the news outlet.
Malaysia's Gig Workers Bill is the first legislation in the country for gig workers. Sim said it places the country among the few nations worldwide with such laws.
"When we crafted this Bill, we engaged over 4,000 stakeholders — from employers and unions to academics and NGOs — to ensure it provides protection for workers while not imposing unnecessary burdens on the system," he said.
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