{
  "id": 13891212,
  "title": "Pemandu teksi, kereta sewa dan bas sekolah terima RM1,000 mulai Rabu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/pemandu-teksi-kereta-sewa-dan-bas-sekolah-terima-rm1-000-mulai-rabu-13891212",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/12/pemandu-teksi-kereta-sewa-dan-bas-sekolah-terima-rm1-000-mulai-rabu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim announced financial assistance worth RM1,000 for taxi drivers, ride-share operators, and school bus drivers nationwide on Wednesday, during the presentation of the 2027 Budget in the Dewan Rakyat. The Transport Minister, Loke Siew Fook, revealed that the aid would be delivered in installments, starting with the first batch summoned to the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday to receive the cash. The government aims to ensure that the aid reaches Hindu drivers before the Deepavali celebration. Loke explained that the funds, obtained from the RM91 million proceeds from the special 'H' vehicle registration number sale series, were made available before the 2027 Budget approval as the results were already in for the year. On Wednesday, Anwar also announced RM1,000 assistance for 38,000 taxi and ride-share drivers, along with 15,000 school bus drivers across the country. In related news, Loke stated that the government allocated RM3.4 billion for the purchase of new trains and the operation to improve public transportation services, particularly the Klang Valley LRT and surrounding routes. The ministry is addressing concerns over the inconvenience caused by train derailments and disruptions to public transportation services in the affected areas. Meanwhile, Loke mentioned that the Road Transport Act 1987 amendment, which aims to make offenders who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs liable for compensation to victims, is scheduled to be presented during the first session of Parliament next year. He added that the feasibility study for the proposal has already been approved by the Cabinet ministers, and the Department of Land Transport is preparing the necessary draft and legislation (Bill). \"It will take some time to introduce the Bill to Parliament due to the numerous technical considerations,\" Loke said, adding that they will strive to have the Bill brought to Parliament within the coming months.",
  "summary": "Bantuan sekali bayar itu melibatkan 53,000 orang dengan kerajaan menyasarkan pemandu Hindu menerimanya sebelum Deepavali.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pemandu teksi, kereta sewa dan bas sekolah terima RM1,000 mulai Rabu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/pemandu-teksi-kereta-sewa-dan-bas-sekolah-terima-rm1-000-mulai-rabu",
        "published": "2026-10-12T05:29:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}