KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) is fully prepared to implement social protection for gig workers, including through system integration using Application Programming Interface (API) technology with platform providers.
In a statement today, PERKESO said the integration aims to enable contribution deductions to be carried out automatically from each gig worker transaction without the need for manual intervention, thereby improving efficiency, transparency and compliance.
In this regard, all gig platform providers are urged to ensure their systems are ready so that the integration process can be implemented smoothly and swiftly.
“This step is in line with the implementation of the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872), which mandates all platform providers to register their gig workers with PERKESO.
“In addition, platform providers that have yet to register are still subject to the responsibility of registering and deducting contributions to ensure gig workers remain protected,” it said.
Under the new mechanism, contributions at a rate of 1.25 per cent will be automatically deducted from each income transaction once a task is completed, ensuring more consistent and continuous social protection for gig workers.
“This approach not only expands social security coverage but also ensures that gig workers receive appropriate protection without compromising their work flexibility,” the agency said.
Regarding the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (LINDUNG Kendiri), PERKESO statistics show that the number of reported accidents under the scheme increased from 4,021 cases in 2023 to 4,839 cases in 2024, and further to 5,496 cases in 2025.
Over the same period, the number of benefit recipients also rose from 6,294 in 2023 to 6,725 in the following year, before reaching 7,893 in 2025.
“These statistics signal that it is time for social protection for this group to be given more serious and comprehensive attention, in line with the increasingly dynamic and flexible nature of today’s employment landscape.
“Therefore, strengthening protection is not only important to safeguard gig workers when facing risks, but also to ensure the welfare of their dependants in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
It added that the implementation of Act 872 places Malaysia in a strategic position as one of the pioneers in the region to introduce a comprehensive legal framework specifically for the gig sector. — Bernama
Date: 1 April, 2026 5:00 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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