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ARTICLE · 10 OCTOBER 2025

Gig Workers Bill 2025

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On 9 September 2025, the Malaysia Senate passed the Gig Workers Bill 2025 (Bill), marking a pivotal moment in the regulation of gig workers and businesses in Malaysia.

MalaysiaEmployment and HR
Fatim Jumabhoy
Fatim Jumabhoy
Wei-Liang Chan
Wei-Liang Chan
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On 9 September 2025, the Malaysia Senate passed the Gig Workers Bill 2025 (Bill), marking a pivotal moment in the regulation of gig workers and businesses in Malaysia. The Bill is currently awaiting royal assent, after which it will become law once gazetted and take effect on a date set by the Minister of Human Resources.

Key Highlights

The Bill seeks to introduce a comprehensive legal framework and safeguard the rights of gig workers, define the responsibilities of contracting entities, regulate the terms of service agreements and create new mechanisms for resolving disputes.

Statutory Definitions

The Bill introduces statutory definitions for several key terms, including:

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