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
Apple dilapor kurangkan pengeluaran Vision Pro susulan permintaan rendah
Walaupun jualan pada awalnya amat memberangsangkan, momentum tidak berterusan kerana unit awal hanya dibeli oleh peminat paling tegar Apple.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Nahas dua kenderaan punca insiden kecoh semasa pengebumian pegawai TLDM - Polis
Siasatan awal mendapati kejadian berlaku pada jam 7.45 malam selepas pemandu kereta terlanggar sebuah motosikal berhampiran dengan masjid.
Thu Apr 25 2024
KL20: MYStartup platform boosts Malaysia’s startup ecosystem
Thu Apr 25 2024
KL20: Shariah-compliant startup revolution
Thu Apr 25 2024
Ringgit dibuka rendah berikutan dolar kekal tinggi menjelang data KDNK AS
Pada 9 pagi, ringgit susut kepada 4.7825/7870 berbanding dolar AS daripada 4.7765/7780 ketika ditutup pada Rabu.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Isu penceramah pro-Zionis: 'Keluar! Anda tidak dialukan di negara ini!' - Rakyat Malaysia
Pada Rabu, Universiti Malaya (UM) mendapat kecaman kerana membenarkan Gilley menyebarkan propaganda Zionis dalam ceramahnya di universiti.
Thu Apr 25 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Mangsa nahas helikopter dikebumi hari ini
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Terengganu mampu tanggung 50 peratus hutang PTPTN rakyat
Perkara itu boleh dilaksanakan sebagaimana dilakukan kerajaan Sarawak bagi memberi suntikan dan galakan kepada golongan pelajar.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Buruh ladang warga Indonesia maut dipanah petir
Mangsa dikenali sebagai Kamarudin,40, berasal dari Montong Berore, Mataram, Lombok disahkan meninggal dunia di tempat kejadian.
Thu Apr 25 2024
OpenAcademy: How microlearning transforms Malaysia's work landscape?
OpenAcademy, a Malaysian ed-tech startup, directly addresses the critical need for workforce upskilling in Malaysia. Their user-friendly mobile platform delivers microlearning modules focused on practical, industry-relevant digital skills. This empowers Malaysians at all career stages to enhance their skill sets and remain competitive in the evolving digital landscape.
Thu Apr 25 2024