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.
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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.