Budget 2027: RM160m package for gig workers, but implementation will be key
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A RM160 million package for gig workers under Budget 2027 has been welcomed as a step towards improving riders' earnings and welfare, although its impact will ultimately depend on how effectively the measures are delivered.
Malaysian Delivery Partners Unity Association (PPRPM) adviser Bryan Ng Yiih Min said the package, to be jointly funded by the government and Grab from 2027, addressed several concerns faced by delivery partners, including operating costs, insurance and social protection.
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