KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has expressed concern over the drafting process of the Gig Workers Bill 2025 despite welcoming its intent.

In a statement, the commission criticised the government for not consulting Suhakam during the preparation of the Bill.

This omission was particularly troubling as the Suhakam Act was recently amended to enhance its advisory role in national policymaking, it said.

"Suhakam also expresses concern that the government only made the Bill public at a very last stage in the legislative process," it said.

It insisted that such major legislation should undergo proper consultation with civil society and worker representatives.

The commission then recommended that ...