Malaysia: Gig Workers Bill was passed by House of Representatives (Bill No. D.R. 27/2025)

On 28 August 2025, the Gig Workers Bill was passed by the House of Representatives. The Bill applies to the country's 1.2 million gig workers across platform-based services, including e-hailing and food delivery, and specified sectors, including acting, journalism, care services, and creative industries. The Bill introduces protections, including mandatory written service agreements, worker rights against unfair termination and discrimination and platform transparency requirements for automated decision-making systems. It also introduces payment safeguards with seven-day deadlines, a three-tier dispute resolution system culminating in a new Gig Workers Tribunal, mandatory social security registration and contributions, occupational health and safety obligations for contracting entities, and establishment of a Consultation Council for policy guidance.