Malaysia legislation

Section 51

of GIG WORKERS ACT 2025

Section 51

(a)

a Chairman;

(b)

a Deputy Chairman;

(c)

a Secretary from amongst the officers of the Industrial

Relations Officers Scheme of Service;

(d)

members from amongst the public officers;

(e)

members representing the contracting entities;

(f)

members representing the gig workers; and

(g)

other members.

(2)

The numbers to be appointed for paragraphs (1)(d) to (g)

shall be determined by the Minister.

(3)

The Chairman, the Deputy Chairman and the members of the Council referred to in paragraph (1)(g) shall be appointed from amongst persons, who in the opinion of the Minister, have knowledge, experience and expertise in matters relating to the gig industry.

(4)

The members of the Council referred to in paragraph (1)(d)

shall be appointed by office.

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(5)

The number of members of the Council appointed under paragraph (1)(e) shall be the same number of members of the

Council appointed under paragraph (1)(f) at any one time.

(6)

The Council shall consist of members not exceeding twenty-nine persons at any time.

Temporary exercise of functions of Chairman