RM1,000 aid lands just in time for Deepavali for 400 Negeri Sembilan taxi drivers

The Madani Government has provided RM1,000 financial assistance to over 400 taxi and hire car drivers in Negeri Sembilan, in time for the Deepavali festival. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the aid, stating that it would help alleviate the recipients' financial burden and enable them to prepare for the festival while meeting their daily needs.

The assistance will be delivered before Deepavali, allowing drivers to use the funds for expenses such as groceries, vehicle maintenance, and refueling. The ministry plans to extend this support to other eligible recipients nationwide through electronic funds transfer. The government also aims to boost drivers' earnings through its transformation programme, which includes working with Proton to lower the cost of new vehicles and providing financing facilities and rebates.

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