GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 — A one-off payment of RM600 for e-hailing drivers in Penang will be disbursed in 2027, with applications opening in January 2027 through the i-Sejahtera system.
State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the application criteria for the Special E-Hailing Incentive Assistance would be announced next month.
“E-hailing services have become an important component of the urban transport system, supporting first- and last-mile connectivity while providing the public with flexible mobility services.
“In line with the Unity Manifesto that was announced, a payment of RM600 will be disbursed in 2027, with applications to be submitted through the i-Sejahtera system,” he said when winding up the debate on the Supply Bill and the 2027 Development Expenditure Estimates (State Budget 2027) at the State Legislative Assembly sitting today.
