Putrajaya says postponed tabling of gig workers Bill for more talks with stakeholders

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 22 — The tabling of the Gig Workers Economy Bill has been postponed to open up space and opportunities for more engagement sessions with stakeholders, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Fahmi, who is also the Unity Government spokesman, said the Cabinet meeting today had been informed that Human Resources Minister Steven Sim intends to postpone the tabling of the bill which is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament in December.

“I confirm that this matter was discussed (in the Cabinet Meeting). It (the postponement) is to provide space and opportunities for more engagement processes with various parties for further information, including on the relevant timeline,” he said at a press conference after the Cabinet Meeting here today.

Earlier, the media reported that Gig industry players and stakeholders had asked the government to postpone the tabling of the bill to allow for more comprehensive consultations and engagements.

Foodpanda, GoGet, Grab, Halo Delivery, Kiddocare and Lalamove in a joint statement yesterday said a comprehensive and face-to-face consultation session with various stakeholders including platform companies, gig workers, academics, and industry experts should be held.