
A transport think tank has taken issue with what it considers a sweeping definition of a gig worker in the recently tabled bill aimed at regulating the profession to safeguard their rights.
In a statement, My Mobility Vision said the proposed legislation, which it described as being “deeply flawed”, lumped e-hailing drivers with freelance designers, delivery riders with journalists, caregivers with coders, “all under the same umbrella”.
It said that no country had attempted to regulate every kind of gig work in one stroke, noting that Singapore started with ride-hailing and delivery riders, which were the most vulnerable segments, before expanding the list.
“Malaysia’s blanket approach almost guarantees confusion and disputes.”
My Mobility Vision also said the…