KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Leading gig economy platforms including Grab, ShopeeFood, Lalamove, foodpanda, GoGet, Bolt, and others have expressed their collective appreciation to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and key government leaders for convening a productive roundtable on July 1.
Held at Tenera Bangi Resort, the session marked a crucial step toward inclusive policymaking that balances worker protection with platform flexibility and innovation. The companies praised the government’s willingness to engage directly with industry stakeholders and voiced support for continued dialogue, including a potential townhall.
Emphasizing shared responsibility in shaping Malaysia’s digital workforce future, the platforms reaffirmed their commitment to co-developing policies that empower gig workers while advancing the nation’s digital and economic transformation.
