The National Press Club (NPC) Malaysia welcomes freelance journalists seeking a ‘home’ to represent them during dispute mediations under the Gig Workers Bill 2025.
NPC president Datuk Ahirudin Attan (image) said that under the club’s constitution, ordinary membership is open to residents in Malaysia who are part of the editorial staff of newspapers, radio and television stations, news agencies, photo services, feature services, magazines, government information services, and resident freelance journalists whose main income is derived from such media.
“The club has always been a home to all media practitioners, including freelance journalists and stringers, and to any journalist in need of counsel,” said Ahirudin.
“We are glad to extend a hand and lend an ear to our friends in the fraternity who require assistance.”
Ahirudin was responding to Human Resources Minister Steven Sim, who recently said that unions and associations could represent gig workers – including freelance journalists – in the Tripartite Consultative Council prescribed under the Bill, only if they include gig workers of the same profession among their members.
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