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High Hopes For Gig Workers Bill

Jul 02, 2025

The proposed Gig Workers Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament as early as next month.

The DPM says the suggested legislation will be the first of its kind in the world, specifically designed to safeguard the nation's gig economy industry.

He adds that the bill will help protect over 1.1 million Malaysians who are involved in the sector.

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Motorists from neighboring countries who fail to settle their AWAS summonses will be blacklisted.

However, the Road Transport Department has given offenders a 60-day grace periodfrom yesterday, to settle any outstanding fines.

This, as the JPJ extended its special flat-rate compound payment offer until the end of the year…with over 1.5 million AWAS summonses currently unpaid.

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The Finance Ministry says details on the RON95 subsidy rationalization are currently being finalized.

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There will be road closures around the KLCC area from this Friday, due to the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting next week...with PDRM to release more info soon.

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And, US President Donald Trump claims that Israel has agreed to conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza.

However, it is not immediately clear what these conditions are...or if Hamas will accept them.