MELAKA, 27 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – More than 280 drivers in Melaka have received a one-off financial assistance payment of RM1,000 each under a government initiative aimed at easing financial pressures and vehicle maintenance costs.
The assistance programme, organised by the Ministry of Transport (MOT), covers taxi, rental car and school bus drivers in recognition of their contributions to the country’s land transport sector.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook officiated the programme at the CMI Complex Auditorium in Melaka, where more than 280 drivers attended to receive the financial contribution.
According to the ministry, the initiative is funded through proceeds from the sale of special vehicle registration numbers under the ‘H’ series.
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The financial assistance is intended to help eligible drivers manage operational expenses, particularly vehicle maintenance costs, while acknowledging their role in supporting public mobility.
The ministry said the programme reflects the MADANI Government’s continued commitment to improving the welfare of transport workers who provide essential services to communities.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, the RM1,000 one-off contribution forms part of ongoing efforts to recognise drivers’ contributions and ease their financial burden – The Capital Post
