Malaysia gives $245 one-off payment to taxi, rental car, school bus drivers
Malaysia is giving 38,000 taxi and rental car drivers and 15,000 school bus drivers a one-off financial aid of RM1,000 (US$245) each.
Malaysia has announced a one-off payment of $245 for taxi, rental car, and school bus drivers, as reported by VnExpress Business. The payments will be distributed in stages, with the first group of recipients invited to collect their vouchers at the Transport Ministry on Wednesday, according to national news agency Bernama. Transport Minister Anthony Loke stated that the financial assistance is among the measures outlined in Budget 2027, which was announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim last Friday.
The budget has been tabled but has yet to be passed. In addition to the driver payments, the budget also includes a hike in the minimum monthly wage to RM2,000 from RM1,700 and a RM2,500 monthly wage floor for semi-skilled workers and graduates.
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