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Auto-accept prevents return to taxi-era selectivity: E-hailing groups dispute Gig Workers Tribunal findings

While two groups warn against too much flexibility for drivers to reject bookings, a third group says acceptance of a gig must be based on informed consent, not an automated decision

Budget 2027: Grab, govt to roll out RM160mil aid package for gig workers

The initiative aims to boost e-hailing drivers’ median net monthly income by up to RM227 and p-hailing riders’ earnings by up to RM100, while providing support for vehicle maintenance, insurance and Socso contributions

Govt raises Budi95 fuel quota to 800 litres for e-hailers

Higher ceiling follows drivers’ appeals as Putrajaya reviews targeted subsidy rollout

Govt to boost RON95 subsidy for e-hailing drivers

With a new quota set to take effect in November, nearly 58,000 drivers stand to benefit from an increased fuel allowance under the BUDI95 initiative

E-hailing drivers need extra 1,000 litres of subsidised fuel to keep rides affordable

Six associations representing e-hailing and p-hailing workers have urged the government to increase their Budi95 quota and expand the scheme to cover delivery riders, warning that users will bear higher costs if allocations fall short

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports