Gig Workers Bill postponed for further stakeholder consultations, says Fahmi

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The tabling of the Gig Workers Bill has been postponed to allow for more engagement sessions with stakeholders, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.  Speaking at a press conference on Friday (Nov 22), Fahmi, who also serves as the Unity Government spokespman, stated that the Cabinet had been informed of Human Resources Minister Steven Sim's decision to delay the bill, originally scheduled for presentation in Parliament this December.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/4hxdyk3w  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00I have received a message from Terrence Fernandes that he has received a scoop from Minister Kesumar

00:21that he will postpone bringing the bill to Parliament.

00:29And in today's meeting, I confirmed that this matter has been discussed.

00:34And indeed, the Minister has been informed that the Minister of Human Resources wishes to postpone it first

00:42in order to give more space and opportunities for the management process with various parties.

00:48For further information, including the timeline, please contact Steven Sim.

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