Gig workers will get 24-hour social security coverage in new Bill, says Zahid

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The proposed Gig Workers’ Economy Bill set to be tabled this December will push for 24-hour social security coverage, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.  He said the Bill will be tabled after the Budget 2025 is passed.  Read more at https://shorturl.at/OVLlT  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00We are here to discuss the status of the self-determination of Malaysia's cooperation and economy.

00:07With all due respect, please proceed.

00:10Okay.

00:12This speech will be delivered in the current parliamentary session.

00:21But we will end this speech.

00:26And the ministers will answer.

00:28After that, Kesumah will hold a meeting in the parliamentary session to discuss and approve it.

00:37After that, it will be brought to the State Council and approved.

00:41God willing, if there is no obstacle, it will be approved by me and will be published in the newspaper.

00:48Okay.

00:50There are many elements, including the safety net among the workers.

00:59And I mentioned earlier that the protection is not only from KWSP or IPF but also from Pekeso.

01:08And I have suggested that the cost of treatment and treatment should also be included.

01:17Although we know that this will have a heavy financial impact, but we have to take care of it.

01:26And we will discuss this in detail with Kesumah, the Minister of Finance, and the Secretary himself.

01:39He will provide some inputs after the consultation with the Malaysian University.

01:52He has given his opinion in terms of invitation to the Secretary and also to Kesumah.

02:01What are the differences between the existing contracts?

02:06There are too many contracts.

02:09Although the Ministry of Finance has discussed the possibility of using the existing contracts,

02:14but the Cabinet has decided on the suggestion of Minister Kesumah that there must be one.

02:21The purpose of the contract is to prevent the use of the existing contracts.

02:33But because the existing contracts are not a new development in the Greek economy,

02:41it is important to have the existing contracts.

02:45Even though the existing contracts cover other fields.

02:51You have suggested that SOC should cover 24 hours, not only working hours.

02:58This is a request from the Greek government.

03:02Because now the Greek government is in the category of 19-34 years old.

03:11But one day they will reach a higher age.

03:15At that time, if they need medical treatment,

03:20and there is no coverage or protection,

03:23then this is something that is very harmful.

03:27So this is what the Secretary suggests,

03:30so that the coverage and protection will also be covered when working outside.

03:36So it will be the same as regular work?

03:39It must be in that direction.

03:40This is something that should be taken into consideration.

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