Celebrating Our SAE Lecturer, Dr Yong Wooi Keong
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We are delighted to share the outstanding achievement of Dr Yong Wooi Keong, Senior Lecturer at the School of American Education (SAE), who has contributed as co‑author to two recently published articles on Malaysia’s gig economy.
These articles, led by main author Dr Noraini Ismail from Universiti Tenaga Nasional, offer timely insights into strengthening protection and ensuring long‑term sustainability for gig workers in Malaysia’s rapidly expanding digital labour sector.
- “Advocating for stronger protection for gig workers”
Published in The Star on 11 March 2026
https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the-star-malaysia/20260311/283128550359507 - “Creating a sustainable gig ecosystem”
Published in New Straits Times on 12 March 2026
https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2026/03/1395436/creating-sustainable-gig-ecosystem
These articles highlight:
- the need for stronger social protection policies
- clearer industry standards
- transparent compensation mechanisms
- better platform accountability
- collaborative frameworks to ensure worker welfare and sector sustainability
We extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr Yong for this meaningful academic contribution and for elevating SAE’s presence in national conversations on labour policy, digital transformation, and the future of work.
