Perkeso Urges Platform Providers to Comply with Gig Workers Act 2025

Utusan Malaysia reports that the Social Security Organization (Perkeso) is strongly encouraging platform providers to expedite their compliance with the Gig Workers Act 2025. The organization emphasizes the need for these platforms to swiftly harmonize their systems and submit the necessary registration details for their gig workers. This directive comes as a significant concern, given that a mere two percent of the estimated 1.2 million gig workers in Malaysia have been registered, even though the digital infrastructure required for this process is fully operational. Perkeso highlights that this is not merely a matter of legal obligation but a critical step to ensure the welfare and protection of gig economy participants. The slow onboarding process suggests potential bottlenecks or a lack of urgency from platform providers, which could leave a vast number of gig workers without the social security protections mandated by the new act. The article implies that Perkeso is prepared to take further steps if compliance is not met, underscoring the importance of this legislation for the burgeoning gig workforce in Malaysia.