Malaysia: Social Security Organisation Memorandum of Understanding with FoodPanda on social security protections for gig workers
Progress
Current status
adopted
13 Mar 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Malaysia
Policy Area
Labour law
Policy Instrument
Worker classification or protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Social Security Organisation signed Memorandum of Understanding with FoodPanda on social security protections for gig workers
On 13 March 2025, the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Foodpanda Malaysia to provide free protection for over 8,000 delivery riders, sponsoring approximately RM 200,000 towards their coverage. The …
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body