KESUMA To Hit The Road Nationwide To Raise Awareness On Gig Workers Bill
The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) will roll out a nationwide engagement tour to educate Malaysia’s gig workforce on their rights and protections under the upcoming Gig Workers Bill 2025, a landmark legislation that seeks to formalise and safeguard the fast-growing sector.
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the initiative aims to ensure that gig workers, from e-hailing drivers and food delivery riders to musicians and filmmakers, fully understand the bill’s provisions once it becomes law.
“We want to make sure every gig worker knows the benefits and protections guaranteed to them. If possible, I aim to take this tour across the entire country and reach every corner of Malaysia,” Sim said.
The Gig Workers Bill 2025, passed by Parliament and awaiting royal assent from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, will be Malaysia’s first legislation tailored specifically to gig workers. It is designed to improve welfare, address income insecurity and strengthen dispute resolution mechanisms for those operating outside traditional employment structures.
Sim, who has already met gig workers in Penang, Perlis and Kuala Lumpur, said the nationwide roadshow will also serve as a feedback platform for future policy refinements.
“This is a first-of-its-kind law. We want to hear from gig workers themselves, so we can improve the framework where needed,” he said.
