KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government and Grab have agreed to jointly fund a RM160 million package aimed at increasing the net income and improving the welfare of e-hailing and p-hailing workers starting in 2027, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Business : Govt, Grab To Fund Rm160 Mln Package To Boost E-hailing Workers Income
Govt, Grab To Fund Rm160 Mln Package To Boost E-ha
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- Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the package includes an increase in minimum earnings for e-hailing and p-hailing workers, assistance with vehicle maintenance and insurance costs, as well as SOCSO contributions.
- Furthermore, he said the government has agreed to grant a 35 per cent SOCSO matching contribution incentive to e-hailing and p-hailing workers.
- “In addition to e-hailing and p-hailing workers, the government is also offering a 70 per cent SOCSO matching contribution incentive to over 200,000 self-employed individuals across 17 non-mandatory sectors,” he said.
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