General : Budget 2027: RM160 Mln Package To Boost e-Hailing, p-Hailing Workers' Income

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The net monthly income of e-hailing drivers is expected to increase by up to RM227. KUALA LUMPUR: The government and e-hailing company Grab will jointly fund a RM160 million package to increase the net income of e-hailing and p-hailing workers from 2027, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. (Free Malaysia Today, 16:00)

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Bernama·News·EN·1 min read

General : Budget 2027: RM160 Mln Package To Boost e-Hailing, p-Hailing Workers' Income

9 Oct, 16:27 MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government and e-hailing platform provider Grab have agreed to co-fund an RM160 million package aimed at boosting net income and improving the welfare of e-hailing and p-hailing workers starting next year.

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News · 5

Budget 2027: Grab, govt to roll out RM160mil aid package for gig workers
u/Sandru Narayanan · Scoop · 16:08 · EN
Budget 2027: Minimum wage, perks for e-hailing and p-hailing workers – govt/Grab funding RM160m package
u/Danny Tan · Paul Tan's Automotive News · 16:45 · EN
Govt & Grab Team Up On RM160 Million Gig Worker Support Package In Belanjawan 2027
SAYS · 17:08 · EN
Malaysia To Raise Minimum Wage To RM2,000 From June 2027, Over 4 Million Workers To Benefit
SAYS · 17:08 · EN
Budget 2027: E-Hailing Drivers’ Median Monthly Earning To Rise By RM227
u/Ian Chee · Lowyat.NET · 17:14 · EN

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