The precarious nature of gig work in Malaysia: An analysis using the Kreshpaj model

Dzurizah lbrahim and Aslinah Asna and Adam Rawlins (2025) The precarious nature of gig work in Malaysia: An analysis using the Kreshpaj model. Semarak International Journal of Entrepreneurship, Economics and Business Development, 4. pp. 1-12. ISSN 3083-8053

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Abstract

The gig economy has become a significant labor market phenomenon globally, including Malaysia. It has rapidly expanded in Malaysia, employing nearly three million workers, yet concerns over precarious employment persist. This article examines the extent to which gig work is precarious in these contexts, utilizing the Kreshpaj model of precarious employment. Drawing on an in-depth interview with 7 gig workers in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, the study explores the dimensions of precariousness in gig work, including income instability, lack of social protections, and limited worker rights. The findings reveal that gig work in Malaysia, particularly Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is precarious, with workers facing significant vulnerabilities and challenges. The article concludes with policy implications and recommendations for improving the working conditions of gig workers.

Item Type: Article
Keyword: Gig economy, gig workers, precarious, resilience, Kreshpaj model, working conditions, income, social protections, worker rights
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28-9999 Industries. Land use. Labor > HD4801-8943 Labor. Work. Working class > HD8045-8943 By region or country
H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform > HN1-995 Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform > HN50-995 By region or country
Department: FACULTY > Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Depositing User: JUNAINE JASNI -
Date Deposited: 11 Nov 2025 12:18
Last Modified: 11 Nov 2025 12:18
URI: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45728

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