It said the current onboarding process has only covered about 2% of the estimated 1.2 million gig workers in Malaysia, despite its digital infrastructure being fully ready.

In a statement today, Perkeso said registration is not merely a regulatory requirement, but a critical step to ensuring consistent and continuous social protection for gig workers.

“Gig workers are constantly exposed to risks while earning a living. Any delay in system integration could affect income continuity in the event of work-related incidents,” it said.

Perkeso also acknowledged concerns raised by the Malaysian E-hailing Coalition regarding compliance with the Act, and said it is prepared to adopt stricter enforcement measures if platform providers fail to meet the requirements.

It said platform providers must ensure social security protection for gig workers, as it is a fundamental right that supports the sustainability of the industry.

“Social security protection is not merely a legal obligation, but a responsibility to safeguard the welfare of workers who contribute to the nation’s economy,” it said.