June 10, the Recovery Movement Control Order that was implemented due to the Covid-19 outbreak has impacted the lives of many in terms of career and daily routine. This has taken a toll on Malaysia’s economy; the Statistics of Labour Force in Malaysia indicated an increase in the unemployment rate by 3.9%, affecting the workforce caused by the pandemic.
That said, in light of this discovery, and to encourage gig working among Malaysians, the government has announced the allocation of RM75 million to further aid and stimulate the gig economy as stated in the Employment Outlook report for the first quarter of 2020.There is no doubt that the new way of remote working has become a trend.
In addition to this, utilising experienced and well-skilled freelancers also keeps cost at the minimum – reducing employer’s dependence on full-timers to get the work done.With recession not looking to recede anytime soon, businesses need to adapt quickly to the new norm of remote working and tap on skilled talents to get the job done efficiently.
“Our ultimate goal is to build an excellent platform for freelancers to get noticed for their skill set and prove that anyone can be a gig worker. Both flexibility and the growing user base on our platform will benefit both parties.”