AI and the gig economy deliver an opportunity
Developing nations have a real opportunity to cash in on knowledge-based work which allows flexibility.
Sun Mar 03 2024
The Gig Economy (Part 1) — Regulation, New Challenge For Policymakers
Malaysia's gig economy is in the spotlight once again as the debate over the necessity of a dedicated regulatory authority persists. Calls for the establishment of a Gig Economy Commission, largely led by Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi, have been met with government promises of Cabinet consideration, or assertions that existing structures are already sufficient. Does Malaysia need a Gig Economy Commission to address the challenges of the gig economy? What are the potential obstacles that might arise in its implementation? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Niaz Asadullah, Professor of Economics at Monash University Malaysia. He’s also the Southeast Asia Lead for the Global Labor Organization.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Trend of stopping at SPM will impact country's human resources
Mustapha Sakmud said most SPM certificate-holders are interested to work in the gig economy sector like e-hailing or manufacturing sector.
Thu Jul 20 2023
Gov't will establish SEGiM as soon as possible, assures DPM Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has given an assurance that the government will establish the Gig Economy Commission Malaysia (SEGiM) as soon as possible to improve social prote
Mon Jul 17 2023
It's About YOUth: Gig economy: Are we fully leveraging its growing potential?
Secretary of Penggerak Belia Selangor, Yip Jenzen and CEO of Troopers Malaysia, Joshua Tan, discuss how the rapid growth of the gig sector and interest among Malaysian youth can be harnessed to tackle youth unemployment, and the role of the Gig Transformation Initiative in this. #ItsAboutYOUth
Fri Jul 07 2023
It's About YOUth: Gig economy - Stepping stone or last resort?
An estimated 4 million people are working in the gig economy. Have protection and rights within the sector evolved to meet the needs of gig workers? Zaim Mohzani from Nation Building School and Amanda Yeo from Emir Research weigh in.
Fri Feb 10 2023
The future of work is here and it's flexible
School leavers want flexibility and gig work offers it. But how will that affect the economy?
Fri Jan 13 2023
2023.Budget: Stimulate gig economy, protect p-hailing industry
In Malaysia, the gig economy sector is more associated with p-hailing riders, but there are many more jobs in the sector.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Budget 2023: Govt should develop gig economy framework, says MDEC
MDEC has urged the government to focus on the development of a gig economy framework or high-value partnerships in Budget 2023.
Sun Sep 25 2022
Creative skills will be crucial to the future of work
'Creativity' has been identified by the World Economic Forum, the IMF and global business analysts as the key to our future economies.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Ismail Sabri encourages youth to be involved in digital business and gig economy
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob welcomes and encourages more young people to be involved in digital business and the gig economy.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Provide more protection for gig workers, says lawyer
Workers in the gig economy need ample protection from the government and platform providers who employ them.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Hala tuju ekonomi gig di Malaysia, meluas atau sebaliknya?
Benarkah pekerja gig dianggap sebagai pekerjaan berkemahiran rendah, bergaji rendah dan kurang mobiliti sosioekonomi?
Sun Mar 21 2021
Telecommunication essential for success of gig economy - Dr Mahathir
Tun M said Malaysia managed to tap into the new economy quite early, simply because the communication system in the country is very good.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Gig economy workers say they can no longer survive
Gig economy workers fear they can no longer survive on meagre earnings from jobs that leave them increasingly vulnerable.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Bebaskan pasaran buruh dari perangkap gaji berasaskan kelayakan akademik - Penganalisis
Malaysia harus beralih ke arah penetapan gaji berdasarkan kompetensi pekerja.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Raja Charles III sambung tugas awam minggu depan
Raja Britain, Raja Charles ketiga akan meneruskan tugas awamnya minggu depan setelah cataT perubahan baik dalam rawatan kanser. Baginda akan memulakan dengan lawatan simbolik ke pusat rawatan kanser.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Demonstrasi pro-Palestin di kampus universiti AS
Demonstrasi pro-Palestin tercetus di beberapa kampus utama Amerika Syarikat. Pelajar menuntut gencatan senjata kekal dan menekan Washington untuk menamatkan sumbangan dana tentera kepada Israel.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Dakwaan Israel: PBB masih siasat 8 individu
Pasukan Khas PBB menutup satu kes dan menggantung tiga kes berhubung dakwaan terhadap 12 petugas UNRWA yang terlibat dengan Hamas, susulan kekurangan bukti dari Israel.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Hamas mahu gencatan senjata bersyarat
Hamas komited kuatkuasa gencatan senjata dalam perang dengan Israel, namun dengan syarat yang dituntut.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Penghidap kanser tulang impikan telefon bimbit
Siti Zubaidah, calon SPM yang mengidap kanser tulang, bercita-cita memiliki telefon bimbit untuk merakam kenangan sebelum pergi. Petronas merealisasikan impian ini melalui program 50 Dreams.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Malaysia seru pihak terlibat supaya bertenang dan minta siasatan dijalankan terhadap isu kemanusiaan di Gaza
Malaysia seru semua pihak yang terlibat supaya bertenang dan menghentikan tindakan provokatif yang boleh memburukkan lagi konflik di rantau Asia Barat.
Fri Apr 26 2024
PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu bermula hari ini
PRK DUN Kuala Kubu Baharu dimulakan hari ini dengan proses penamaan calon di Dewan Serbaguna dan Kompleks Sukan Daerah Hulu Selangor. Calon dari parti serta calon bebas boleh serahkan borang pencalonan mulai jam 9 pagi.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Michelle Yeoh terima penghormatan tertinggi Amerika
Michelle Yeoh akan dianugerahkan Pingat Kebebasan Presiden oleh Presiden Joe Biden pada majlis rasmi di White House pada 3 Mei depan.
Fri Apr 26 2024
PM Lee akan hadir Pemukiman Pemimpin Singapura-Indonesia di Bogor
Ini merupakan permukiman ketujuh dihadiri Lee dan Pemukiman Pemimpin terakhir dengan Joko Widodo yang lebih dikenali sebagai Jokowi.
Fri Apr 26 2024