Approval was granted by the Cabinet last week, deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said in Melaka today, Bernama reported.

He said the commission would also find ways to help the gig workers, especially those who do not contribute to Socso and EPF.

“So we, the government, will find a way to make the contribution not only by the workers themselves but also by the service providers. They (gig workers) do not have an employer but a service provider, so the commission will also look into this aspect,” he said.

The commission will also coordinate the payment of a minimum wage for delivery riders according to mileage, the rate of which is different for each service provider.

“The workers would also be provided with upskilling and reskilling opportunities in technical and vocational training so that after they leave these temporary jobs, they will get permanent jobs through the skills training.

“This is certainly preparation for them to pursue careers in technical fields and this will better secure the future of their families,” he said.

The new commission will act as the primary authority to implement, coordinate, and monitor policies concerning the gig economy, while also supervising industry standards and promoting self-regulation among platforms.

The Gig Workers Act allows the workers to form associations, prohibits discrimination, and requires clear contract terms to be provided, with service providers to ensure payment for services rendered within 7 days of completion, without unauthorised deductions.