KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore will continue to strengthen cooperation in the labour sector, including enhancing the welfare and protection of gig workers, as both countries navigate an increasingly dynamic employment landscape.
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the matter was among those discussed during his meeting with Singapore’s Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau in conjunction with his official working visit to the republic today.
He said both sides exchanged views on current labour market developments and the challenges facing Malaysia and Singapore in preparing their workforce to meet the demands of the future economy.
“Malaysia and Singapore are facing rapid changes in the employment landscape. We therefore need to ensure that labour policies and worker protection continue to evolve in tandem with changing work arrangements and the needs of the economy,” he said in a statement on Friday (Aug 7).
Ramanan said the discussions also covered talent development, upskilling initiatives and the need to prepare a workforce that is better equipped to adapt to technological advancements and artificial intelligence (AI).
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