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Gig economy workers overlooked
Published on: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Published on: Thu, Jun 19, 2025 Text Size: PENAMPANG: The Gig Workers Engagement Programme is part of the Madani Government's ongoing effort to ensure the welfare of the people, especially those in the gig economy, is not overlooked. According to Sabah Information Department (JaPen) Senior Assistant Director Peter Tong Ah Pin, the programme, held in collaboration with the State Development Office (ICU JPM), provided a casual, face-to-face platform for gig workers to engage directly with Federal agencies.
Advertisement A total of 33 e-hailing gig workers attended the session on Tuesday, where they were briefed on the I-Saraan contribution scheme by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Penjana Gig Programme by the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso). A dialogue was also held with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the National Security Council (MKN) focusing on social safety for gig workers. Also present were Sabah MKN Assistant Director DSP Juraimah Ismail, Penampang IPD Management Division Head ASP Arisanti Azizi and Madani Kampung Moyog Chairman Ricky Chan. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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