Malaysia’s new Gig Consultative Council will first address e-hailing driver bidding to balance interests of drivers, platforms and consumers.
PUTRAJAYA: The newly proposed Gig Consultative Council will prioritise addressing the issue of bidding among e-hailing drivers.
The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) stated the council will ensure a balanced approach to safeguarding the interests of drivers, platform operators and consumers.
It will be established under Part VI of the Gig Workers Bill 2025 once the legislation comes into force.
The tripartite council will comprise government, gig worker and contract entity representatives.
Its role is to advise the government on minimum income rates, formulas, standards and gig worker welfare matters.
“The Gig Consultative Council will also function as a platform for continuous dialogue and negotiation on policies and issues affecting the gig sector,” KESUMA said in a statement.
This includes efforts to ensure gig workers receive more stable, fair and sustainable income.
KESUMA issued the statement in response to media reports on proposals for a bargaining or bidding concept for e-hailing services.
The proposal had been raised by several gig worker organisations to the Ministry of Transport (MOT).
KESUMA stressed its readiness to work closely with MOT to address the issue comprehensively.
The goal is to safeguard gig worker welfare while ensuring the sustainability of the platform-based economic ecosystem.
The Gig Workers Bill 2025 was passed by Parliament during its August and September sittings.
It is currently in the process of being gazetted and is proposed to be enforced in 2026.
