KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 -- In recent years, a significant shift towards the gig economy has taken place within Malaysia's workforce.

A growing number of Malaysians are leaving traditional nine-to-five jobs in pursuit of self-employment opportunities that offer greater flexibility and better income.

This is largely facilitated by platform-based work systems, which have reshaped the very concept of work globally and in Malaysia.

One such platform is Lalamove, an on-demand delivery firm that connects users with drivers for same-day courier and delivery services.

Malay Mail spoke to two Lalamove drivers to better understand what drives their motivation in the gig economy sector.

The motivation

The desire for independence and a better work...