E-hailing and delivery drivers and gig workers in Malaysia will get RM200 million in Perkeso (Social Security Organisation, SOCSO) contributions. This was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in his 2026 Malaysian Budget speech.
Additionally, platform operators must co-contribute 10% in wages an is part of the government’s social protection initiative. This will be forwarded for insurance payouts and retirement savings for those earning a living from the gig economy.
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