2027 Budget: Special RM1,000 aid eases school bus drivers during long holidays
JOHOR BARU: The special financial assistance of RM1,000 for school bus drivers, announced in the 2027 Budget, is considered timely particularly in helping them navigate cash flow challenges when the school term ends.
In the 2027 Budget, the Malaysian government announced a special financial aid of RM1,000 to aid school bus drivers during the long school holidays. The Malaysian School Bus Operators and Drivers Association president, Dr M. Muruga, emphasized the significance of this aid, as school bus fare collections often decline during holidays.
Dr. Muruga, who chairs the Johor State School Bus Operators and Drivers Association, highlighted that this aid is a long-awaited recognition for the drivers who have consistently sought government support. The coalition, with over 3,000 registered members nationwide, with 60 per cent being women, urged unregistered drivers to join to avoid missing out on assistance.
The Johor Baru-Singapore cross-border taxi associations' chairman, Mohd Suhaimi Saidi, also welcomed the aid, noting that it will help ease the financial strain on taxi drivers, particularly amidst economic challenges and rising living costs. The aid is crucial for taxi drivers as it aids in covering vehicle maintenance and daily living expenses.
The government is providing a one-time financial assistance of RM1,000 to 38,000 taxi drivers and 15,000 school bus drivers nationwide, sourced from the sale of special H series vehicle registration numbers. Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed that this aid is part of a broader effort to return revenue to the people through targeted support.
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