Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he agrees with the proposal to establish a Gig Economy Commission and will bring the matter to the cabinet meeting next week.
The government spokesperson said there is merit in the proposal by the Umno supreme council considering the boom in the gig economy, such as food delivery services.
“I see that the gig economy is rapidly growing, it is diverse, there are aspects of the free market or the market that play a role, especially in terms of wages and so on.
“But for me, one of the most important aspects is the welfare of gig workers... that’s why I have consistently stated and, to the best of my ability, made efforts to help ride-hailing riders,” he said.
Fahmi was speaking to reporters at the Jiwa Madani Programme in Kampung Sungai Putat, Ayer Keroh, Malacca, today.
The programme consisted of booths for Central Database Hub (Padu) registration, Rahmah Sales, and free health check-ups by various agencies to assist the local community.
The programme started around 8am and was attended by about 1,000 residents from surrounding villages.
It was also attended by Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim and deputy speakers of the Malacca state legislative assembly Kerk Chee Yee and Fairul Nizam.
Yesterday, Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki reportedly said the Umno supreme council unanimously agreed to request the government to promptly establish the Malaysia Gig Economy Commission to ensure the welfare and rights of gig economy workers in Malaysia are safeguarded.
Meanwhile, Fahmi said about 56,000 people registered at the Padu booths of the programme as of yesterday, and he urged more people, especially civil servants, to come forward and register with the system.
He said this is crucial as it can ensure that an individual is eligible for direct assistance from the government.
- Bernama
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