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HR Ministry enforces Gig Workers Act 2025 to protect local workforce

New legislation offers legal safeguards, financial security, and streamlined dispute resolution for Malaysia’s gig workforce

24-hour social protection is a breakthrough, but only if no worker is left behind — Charles Santiago

Malaysia’s new scheme recognises that accidents don’t keep office hours, but its success depends on including migrants, gig and informal workers, and ensuring claims are fair and accessible

Kiddocare backs industry call for caution and consultation on Gig Worker Bill

Childcare platform urges government to prioritise transparency and inclusivity to avoid unintended fallout for gig workers and platforms

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach

What the pork!? – Rocky Bru

Rocky Bru reflects on a surprise in-flight warning about Malaysia’s pork import ban, tracing its public health roots and the politics of pig farming through a seasoned traveller’s lens