Gig Workers Bill to be tabled next week
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the second reading of the bill is expected to take place on Aug 26.
A total of 40 engagement sessions had been conducted with relevant stakeholders, including gig workers, companies, employers' representatives, politicians and non-governmental organisations, both online and offline.
"The voting on the bill does not require a two-thirds majority; just a simple majority will suffice," he said during an engagement session with the gig industry today.
Also present were Human Resources Minister Steven Sim and Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad.
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