PUTRAJAYA — Malaysia is in the process of finalising new mechanisms to fund skills training and strengthen social safety nets for gig workers in the e-hailing and p-hailing sectors, Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan said.
He said the move reflects the MADANI Government’s commitment to inclusive growth, in line with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s call for economic development to directly benefit workers and the wider population.
According to Ramanan, the RM100 million additional allocation through the Skills Development Fund Corporation highlights the government’s responsiveness to the realities of the gig economy and its contribution to national productivity.
He said the Human Resources Ministry supports temporary flexibility in CP500 instalment payments for cases involving unintentional income reporting errors, while maintaining that tax obligations must continue to be fulfilled.
Ramanan added that tax compliance plays a vital role in enabling the government to enhance assistance programmes such as cash transfers and social support schemes.
He also reiterated the ministry’s readiness to implement other welfare initiatives announced in the 2026 New Year address, including measures aimed at improving income security and social protection, to ensure no segment of the workforce is left behind.