Seven of 14 gig service platform providers in Malaysia had not yet submitted their workers’ details to the Social Security Organisation as of May 12, delaying automatic contributions under the Gig Workers Act 2025. [1, 2]
The law came into force on March 31 and requires platform providers to register gig workers and put automatic contributions in place. Socso chief executive Mohammed Azman said the agency needs worker data to register gig workers in its system and to process aid or claims if accidents, injuries or deaths occur. [1, 2]
He said the remaining seven providers should speed up the process and questioned why the information had not yet been sent. He also said, "The welfare of workers is important. Once the Act came into force, the records should immediately have been with us." [1]
The platforms that had submitted worker details were AirAsia Ride, Kiddocare, Eternal Meteor (GoGet), ShopeeFood Malaysia, Troopers Innovation, Fastgig and Delivery Hero Malaysia (Foodpanda). Both reports said Fastgig Sdn Bhd was the only provider to complete both worker registration and contribution deduction, meaning its gig workers had begun making Socso contributions automatically. [1, 2]
Socso also said it had independently started assistance for an e-hailing driver through its Skuad Prihatin programme using existing records under the Act. Malay Mail said the agency processed RM1,230 in Temporary Disablement Benefit for 41 days of medical leave and provided rehabilitation aid including a wheelchair. [1, 2]
The next step is for the seven outstanding providers to submit their worker details so Socso can complete registration and start automatic contributions across the sector. [1, 2]
