BFM 89.9

HIGHLIGHTS 
Podcast  >  Evening Edition  >  Top 5 At 5  >  Top 5 at 5: A New Bill To Protect Gig Workers

Top 5 at 5: A New Bill To Protect Gig Workers

Donovan Cheah, Lawyer

29-Oct-24 17:00

Top 5 at 5: A New Bill To Protect Gig Workers

Parliament will soon review a new bill for gig workers, making Malaysia one of the first countries in the world to legislate protections for this sector. The initiative is expected to support some 1.16 million gig workers nationwide. We discuss what the bill may look like with Donovan Cheah, a lawyer who specialises in employment law.

Other stories we covered today:

· RM100 book vouchers for students: 1.2 million students in Malaysia will receive RM100 book vouchers, redeemable only on the MySiswaplace platform until December 31. This initiative aims to combat declining reading habits. We hear from Samlaleo Singh, co-founder of book and music bar Third Space Subang, on what he thinks about this initiative and how a culture of reading can be inculcated.

· Penang Delays Seagrass Sanctuary: The establishment of Penang's Middle Bank Seagrass Sanctuary is being placed on hold, pending decisions on rehabilitating the nearby Jelutong landfill. Although the project has seen delays, the Chief Minister reassured that the sanctuary won’t be affected by the Light Rail Transit project. We speak to Dr Jillian Ooi, a marine ecologist and a senior lecturer at the University of Malaya to find out her thoughts on this delay.

· Japan Prime Minister’s snap election: Shigeru Ishiba became Japan's PM following Fumio Kishida's resignation amid scandals and a cost-of-living crisis. While the LDP remains the largest party, it may govern as a minority, with potential coalition talks hindered by Japan's ideologically diverse opposition. We speak to Michael Cucek, an Assistant Professor of Asian Studies at Temple University Japan Campus.

· Popek Popek Parlimen: In Parliament, Prime Minsiter Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clarified the definition of the T5, in relation to RON95 fuel subsidies, following confusion surrounding the category. The Prime Minister also addressed the government's approach to the Duta Enclave issue. Lastly, Gombak MP Datuk Amirudin Shari wanted to know about measures being taken to prevent the nation from being caught in the crossfire of international trade wars.

Image Credit: Abdul Razak Latif, Shutterstock

Produced by: Alia Zefri, Alena Nadia, Juliet Jacobs, Sudais Ferhard

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan


This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories:  politicsgovernmentinternationalLaw/Activismcontroversies

Tags:  Malaysia gig economyDonovan Cheahbook vouchers MalaysiaSamlaleo SinghPenang Seagrass SanctuaryJelutong landfillDr Jillian OoiJapan Prime Minister snap electioncoalition talks JapanMichael CucekRON95 fuel subsidiesDuta Enclave issueinternational trade warsgig workersemployment lawreading culturemarine ecologyShigeru Ishibafumio kishidaldp





Play / Pause

Listen now : The 6AM Stretch: Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our...

Today’s Shows



6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Laurent Lequeu, Independent Market Analyst & Writer, The Macro Butler Newsletter tells us where international markets are heading.

7:15 AM

Morning Brief

We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals.

7:30 AM

Morning Brief

Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist, UOB discusses the performance of both the US dollar and regional currencies.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Shazrul Ariff Suhaimi of Khazanah Research Institute shares his views on Malaysia’s efforts to reform TVET through SKM framework changes and improved apprentice wages.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Dato' Lee Gaik Cheng, Managing Director, PMCK Bhd

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Varun Mittal of Fintech Nation talks about the latest developments in the global crypto space.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

(REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Laurent Lequeu, Independent Market Analyst & Writer, The Macro Butler Newsletter tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) We take a look at the FBM KLCI as well as regional capital markets.

9:35 AM

Pinnacle Perspectives

Tanya Tai of Deloitte discusses how brands can capture and maintain consumer attention in today’s fast-paced social media landscape.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

LeapIn's founder Sara Zhu explains how their AI video analysis platform is revolutionizing hiring with a focus on skills, not CVs, boasting 100% enterprise client retention.

11:05 AM

P&L

Project Manager Preeta Nair explains why projects fail and how AI is becoming a critical tool to prevent costly mistakes and ensure success.

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Economist Dr. Carmelo Ferlito challenges modern monetary policy, arguing why a focus on price stability is not enough and what a truly stable economy requires.

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Dato' Lee Gaik Cheng, Managing Director, PMCK Bhd

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

The Bonn climate talks concluded with more gaps than gains, raising concerns for developing nations and the 1.5°C global warming limit on the road to COP30. Meenakshi Raman, the President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia, helps to unpack these implications.

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Are students today under too much pressure, or simply not able to cope with stress? We get thoughts and tips from a licensed counsellor.

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Today I Learned

Are you constantly in search of the rare and ultimate Labubu? Or maybe you’re one of those who doesn’t understand why people are? We unpack this trend.

7:00 PM

BBC World Service

8:00 PM

A Bit of Culture