Kerajaan umum pakej RM160 juta tingkat pendapatan bersih pekerja e-panggilan, p-panggilan

Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM160 million package to benefit e-hailing and bicycle taxi workers, pending approval from the Gig Workers' Funding Committee. The package, to be implemented in 2027, aims to boost the net income of e-hailing and bicycle taxi workers, starting with an increase in the minimum wage for these workers.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the median e-hailing driver's income is expected to rise to RM227 per month, while bicycle taxi dispatchers could see their income increase to RM100 per month. The financing for this package will await the Gig Workers' Funding Committee's decision on the minimum wage formula and social protection standards, which are set to be finalized at the beginning of 2027.

Additionally, the government offered a 35% transport subsidy incentive for e-hailing and bicycle taxi workers, which could rise to 50% if the platform company also bears the cost for workers. The government also offered a KWSP transport subsidy incentive of RM600 a year or RM6,000 over a lifetime, encouraging savings among e-hailing and bicycle taxi drivers.

The 2027 budget also addressed the expansion of the compulsory Skim Lindung Kendiri insurance scheme, offering an additional RM150 for voluntary contributions to the 24-hour and Kendiri protection schemes, according to Anwar. Meanwhile, the National Savings Bank and Agrobank provided RM270 million to support gig workers who wish to start a business and buy their first home.

In terms of financial stability, Anwar announced that the government will closely monitor the taxi sector under the Land Transport Authority and the Trade Vehicle Registration Agency.