Jakarta, Nov. 25 -- The Manpower Minister, Yassierli, stressed the importance of regulations for gig workers, who have historically been in a vulnerable position, to protect their welfare and income.

"Behind the flexibility of the gig economy, workers face vulnerabilities that cannot be ignored. The state is responsible for ensuring they receive adequate protection," Yassierli said in a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday.

He revealed that the gig economy has become a new force in the Indonesian labor market, with approximately 4.4 million workers in the transportation, logistics, creative services, and various digital platforms sectors.

However, he acknowledged that the rapid growth is accompanied by various forms of vulnerability.

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