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New Straits Times
01-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Gig Workers Bill to be tabled during upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting
KUALA LUMPUR: The Gig Workers Bill will be tabled during the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. In his keynote address at today's National Labour Day Celebration, Sim said that the government had completed the draft bill after conducting a study, consultation, and engagement sessions with 3,000 stakeholders. "To gig workers, the government hears your concern. You have also been given empty promises for years. "The government has also changed many times, yet the hopes of gig workers for proper labour protection have remained unfulfilled. "However, under the leadership of PMX (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim), the government has finally completed a historic draft of the bill," he said. Present were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, both Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Sim also urged all parties to not halt the bill enactment, to ensure the rights and welfare of gig workers are beingprotected. "As such, I urge all parties not to stand in the way of the government's efforts to protect gig workers. "Give your support to the government in tabling the bill in the upcoming Parliament session, for the sake of safeguarding the rights and welfare of our gig workers," he said. In March, Sim said the bill, once given the Dewan Rakyat nod, would provide crucial social security protection for gig industry workers. He also said the bill would allow gig workers to receive more comprehensive protection and enhance social protection coverage for gig workers. Through the bill, contributions will be made mandatory for all gig workers and platform companies will have a greater responsibility in ensuring their welfare. He also said the bill encompasses four elements, including an official definition of gig workers, who were not covered under existing labour laws. The classification will enable them to receive protection similar to employees in other sectors. Sim had said the bill will help gig workers address income-related issues such as unregulated pricing competition, provide a dispute resolution mechanism between gig workers and platform providers, and enhance occupational safety through mandatory Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) contributions.
New Straits Times
01-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Gig Workers Bill to be tabled during upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting
KUALA LUMPUR: The Gig Workers Bill will be tabled during the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. In his keynote address at today's National Labour Day Celebration, Sim announced that the government had completed the draft bill after conducting a study, consultation, and engagement sessions with 3,000 stakeholders. "As such, I urge all parties to support the government in tabling the bill during the upcoming Parliament session to ensure the welfare of our gig workers is properly addressed," he said.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
KESUMA considers certifying sign language interpreters as trainers
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) will review the need to accredit sign language interpreters to enable them to serve as certified trainers, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. He said the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) would be tasked with issuing the certification to qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, who are proficient in sign language. 'I recently met with the Malaysian Sign Language Interpreters Association. They highlighted several challenges faced by interpreters, such as work environment, protection, awareness, workers' rights and limited opportunities to become trainers. 'One of the key areas I agreed on was the importance of accrediting sign language interpreters as trainers. 'I am therefore proposing that we begin with HRD Corp by developing a system to certify sign language trainers, including those from the disabled community,' he told reporters after KESUMA's monthly assembly and pre-launch of the 2025 National Labour Day Celebration today. Sim added that such accreditation would also boost the confidence of both public and private sector agencies in engaging certified interpreters in their organisations. 'This is an industry or sector where sign language interpreters are frequently engaged or hired by both private companies and government agencies or departments to provide interpretation services,' he said. He added that this initiative aligns with one of the key strategic missions under the 3K framework, welfare, skills, and impact, aimed at uplifting the dignity of workers in the country. 'It means that all workers, regardless of any physical limitations or other challenges, must be supported. We want to ensure that no one is left behind,' he said.
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
KESUMA Considers Certifying Sign Language Interpreters As Trainers
PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) will review the need to accredit sign language interpreters to enable them to serve as certified trainers, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. He said the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) would be tasked with issuing the certification to qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, who are proficient in sign language. "I recently met with the Malaysian Sign Language Interpreters Association. They highlighted several challenges faced by interpreters, such as work environment, protection, awareness, workers' rights and limited opportunities to become trainers. "One of the key areas I agreed on was the importance of accrediting sign language interpreters as trainers. 'I am therefore proposing that we begin with HRD Corp by developing a system to certify sign language trainers, including those from the disabled community," he told reporters after KESUMA's monthly assembly and pre-launch of the 2025 National Labour Day Celebration today. Sim added that such accreditation would also boost the confidence of both public and private sector agencies in engaging certified interpreters in their organisations. 'This is an industry or sector where sign language interpreters are frequently engaged or hired by both private companies and government agencies or departments to provide interpretation services,' he said. He added that this initiative aligns with one of the key strategic missions under the 3K framework, welfare, skills, and impact, aimed at uplifting the dignity of workers in the country. 'It means that all workers, regardless of any physical limitations or other challenges, must be supported. We want to ensure that no one is left behind,' he said.
