Decoding Malaysia's Law and Practices on Minimum Wage and Career Growth for Gig Workers

Nazruzila Razniza Mohd Nadzri; Nurulbahiah Awang; Abdul Mutalib Mohamed Azim; Tuan Fatma Tuan Sulaiman; Mohd Shahril Nizam Md Radzi

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI26.6790

Authors

Nazruzila Razniza Mohd Nadzri Faculty of Business and Management, Open University Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Nurulbahiah Awang College of Continuing Education, National Energy University, Kajang, Malaysia
Abdul Mutalib Mohamed Azim Faculty of Business and Management, Open University Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Tuan Fatma Tuan Sulaiman Faculty of Business and Management, Open University Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Mohd Shahril Nizam Md Radzi Faculty of Law, National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI26.6790

Keywords:

Labour Law, Gig Workers, Minimum Wage, Career Growth

Abstract

This study explores the accountability mechanisms in Indonesia's Village Fund Direct Cash Assistance (BLTDD) programme during COVID-19, combining New Institutional Sociology theory with Behn (2001) accountability framework. Through qualitative analysis of four case studies in West Java, findings reveal strong financial accountability but significant shortcomings in fairness and performance. Coercive pressures from government regulations primarily drive accountability, with minimal influence from mimetic and normative pressures. The study recommends enhancing fairness and performance accountability through equitable distribution, performance metrics, and refined regulations, alongside fostering best practices, professional development, and broader stakeholder involvement to improve overall accountability.

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