Sharing economy prompts industrial worker shortfall


  • Smebiz
  • Monday, 06 May 2019

No longer attractive: Traditional factory jobs losing their appeal as workers find it to be stressful and repetitive. — AFP

MORE workers are seeking flexible employment by registering with online apps such as food delivery titans Eleme and Meituan, or Didi, the taxi-hailing platform, rather than sticking with jobs in factories.

In addition to greater flexibility, they are hoping to earn more money.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

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