PM Anwar: Bill on Gig Workers Commission tabled in July

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government will table the Gig Workers Commission bill in Parliament this July after receiving a proposal from youth.

“Recently, there was a proposal by youth. They want the commission as tens of thousands, in fact exceeding 100,000 of the young people are working in the gig sector.

“The government has formulated and we have the legislation and hopefully it would be tabled in parliament in July to fulfill the demand of youth,” he said.

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Anwar on Gig Workers Bill

He was speaking at the opening of the national level National Youth Day (HBN) 2024 at Dataran Pahlawan, Banda Hilir here today.

The bill aims to address the needs of over 100,000 young gig workers, focusing on social needs, resolving contract disputes, and promoting career advancement. Anwar revealed this at the National Youth Day 2024 event in Melaka.

The bill was previously mentioned during the Bumiputera Economic Congress in March, highlighting its importance in protecting the rights of 1.12 million gig workers.

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