Key takeaways
The Budget 2027 includes RM1,000 in special financial assistance for school bus drivers to address income drops during school holidays. Association leaders describe the aid as timely recognition, while cross-border taxi representatives also noted its potential to ease financial burdens.
- RM1,000 assistance in Budget 2027 helps school bus drivers manage cash flow during school holidays.
- The Malaysian School Bus Operators and Drivers Association has over 3,000 registered members nationwide.
- Sixty per cent of the association's registered school bus driver members are women.
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JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 7 — The special financial assistance of RM1,000 for school bus drivers, announced in the Budget 2027, is considered timely particularly in helping them navigate cash flow challenges when the school term ends.
Dr M. Muruga, president of the Malaysian School Bus Operators and Drivers Association, said the aid is highly significant, given that school bus fare collections typically take a temporary hit during school holidays.
Dr. Muruga, who also serves as the chairman of the Johor State School Bus Operators and Drivers Association, added that the assistance serves as a meaningful recognition for school bus drivers, who have long hoped for specific attention and support from the government.
