The gig economy is becoming an essential part of the economic system and is expected to continue to thrive, say experts. In Malaysia, according to World Bank data, about 26% of the workforce are freelancers and this number is growing. As the gig economy was already on the rise before the pandemic, the sector would be expected to remain buoyant overall.



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The gig economy is becoming an essential part of the economic system and is expected to continue to thrive, say experts. In Malaysia, according to World Bank data, about 26% of the workforce are freelancers and this number is growing. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2021/06/30/economic-experts-say-sector-expected-to-stay-buoyant" target="_blank">As the gig economy was already on the rise before the pandemic, the sector would be expected to remain buoyant overall</a>.

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