How could industry calls for aid eligibility relaxation affect the cabinet?
Cabinet may adjust aid eligibility rules for drivers under Budget 2027 Industry representatives, led by Kamarudin Mohd Hussain, have called for the government to relax eligibility rules for the one-off RM1,000 aid provided under Budget 2027. This pressure requires the cabinet to consider policy adjustments, specifically regarding the inclusion of drivers from cooperatives and associations, and extending deadlines for license renewals. The aid is currently slated for payment next week, making a timely policy decision necessary.
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Industry representatives in Malaysia urged the government to relax eligibility rules for a one-off RM1,000 aid under Budget 2027, which risks excluding thousands of taxi and school bus drivers. Kamarudin Mohd Hussain, president of Gabungan Teksi Malaysia, also requested that the Land Public Transport Agency extend the deadline for license renewals by one week. Federation of Malaysian School Bus Associations president Amali Munif Rahmat stated that aid eligibility should not be restricted only to operators registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia.
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Industry representatives, including Kamarudin Mohd Hussain and Amali Munif Rahmat, urged the government to ease eligibility rules for the RM1,000 aid. They specifically requested that the aid cover drivers working for operators registered with cooperatives or associations, not just those registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia.
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- A one-off RM1,000 aid is provided for 38,000 taxi and 15,000 school bus drivers under Budget 2027.thestar.com.my
- Kamarudin estimated between 1,000 and 2,000 drivers had yet to renew their licenses.thestar.com.my
- The aid is funded by proceeds from the sale of special H-series vehicle registration numbers.thestar.com.my
Why it matters
The aid program is designed to support thousands of drivers, but current eligibility restrictions risk excluding a significant number of potential recipients. If the cabinet does not adjust the rules, drivers operating under cooperatives or associations, or those with expired licenses, may miss out on the RM1,000 payment.
This situation reflects a recurring tension between strict administrative requirements and the practical needs of the working population. In the past, during the Covid-19 pandemic, fewer than 30% of potential school bus drivers received payments because only SSM-registered operators qualified.
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- Will the cabinet grant the requested extension for license renewals?
- Will the cabinet expand eligibility to include drivers from cooperatives and associations?
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