Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) continues to intensify engagement sessions with key stakeholders in the country's gig worker sector, ahead of the enforcement of the Gig Worker Act 2025 (Act 872), which is expected to come into force at the end of March. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan emphasized the complex nature of enacting new laws, which require detailed discussions to balance worker protection with industry sustainability.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, a recent engagement session provided a platform for stakeholders to express their views, concerns, and suggestions regarding the new law. Issues discussed included social protection, contribution security, dispute resolution mechanisms, fair income structures, and the responsibilities of platform providers. Ramanan committed to bringing these insights into future sessions with additional stakeholders.

Deputy Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan attended the session, alongside representatives from various associations, including the Persatuan Penghantar P-Hailing Malaysia and the Malaysia Bumiputera Makeup Artist Association. Ramanan highlighted the importance of understanding on-the-ground realities from gig workers themselves, noting their significant role in the economy and the necessity for comprehensive, worker-centered policies.

He assured that every policy decision undergoes an extensive consultation process, with KESUMA's leadership examining all stakeholder input to ensure a balanced and sustainable protection framework. The passage of the Gig Worker Bill 2025 by the Dewan Negara on Sept 9, 2025, signifies a pivotal step in safeguarding the rights of over 1.2 million gig workers in Malaysia, with Act 872 being gazetted following Royal Assent in December.