Dr M: Govt mulling new laws to regulate gig economy, protect independent workers


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 22 Oct 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: New laws are being considered to regulate the growing gig economy to protect independent workers such as Foodpanda riders, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The Prime Minister said this is necessary, as there are currently no laws to regulate the gig economy and protect independent workers.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Cop honoured for swift murder arrest
Mohd Azmawi sworn in as new Nenggiri rep
Sabah to monitor workplace pressure, bullying in hospitals
Not cool, says hawker after woman steals from her icebox
Johor to enhance business ease
New shift plan for nurses
PM: No issues with fast-tracking Political Financing Bill
All Johor employees to get two-hour break on Fridays
‘Afghans shown education model’
Lifelong learner, 80, earns PhD at USM

Others Also Read