Reactions To Mandatory SOCSO Contributions
Jose Rizal, Chief Activist, Malaysian eHailing Association (GEM)
19-Jun-25 08:45
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The government plans to make SOCSO contributions mandatory for gig workers by January 2026, starting with a 1.25% per-ride deduction. Jose Rizal, Chief Activist of the Malaysian eHailing Association (GEM), shares the reaction from drivers and riders to this change as well as what’s missing in the upcoming Gig Workers Bill.
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Produced by: Jake Lim
Presented by: Keith Kam, Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning
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Categories: government, politics, the workplace, economy
Tags: riders, gig workers, social security organisation (socso), mandatory contribution, drivers, ride-hailing services, malaysia,