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Daily Express
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Express
RM600,000 boost for Sabah e-hailing workers
Published on: Monday, August 18, 2025 Published on: Mon, Aug 18, 2025 By: Jonathan Nicholas Text Size: Hajiji posing with the Sabah Moto Day participants. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Government will allocate nearly RM600,000 to help gig workers in the e-hailing sector open accounts with the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said 11,109 applications had already been received from e-hailing drivers who wish to make contributions. 'I am pleased to announce that the State Government will provide nearly RM600,000 to assist those who have yet to open an EPF account,' he said at the Sabah Moto Day 8.0 programme at Universiti Malaysia Sabah's parade ground, Sunday. Hajiji expressed satisfaction at the growing success of the annual motorcycling event, which this year drew around 60,000 riders and enthusiasts from across Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei. 'The strong support from participants of all ages, races and religions reflects the unifying spirit of this gathering. We should see it positively, as such events contribute to Sabah's economy given the large turnout,' he said. He also urged participants to prioritise road safety, hoping the gathering would raise awareness among two-wheel motorsport fans. Highlighting the government's investment in young people, Hajiji said the state has spent RM1.33 billion on youth development initiatives between 2021 and 2025, including RM848.26 million for education assistance and RM485 million for skills and talent development. 'This is unprecedented for the state. We are committed to nurturing youth, who are our future leaders,' he added. Hajiji ended his speech by inviting the crowd to recite al-Fatihah for the late Zara Qairina Mahathir. Co-organiser Datuk Mazlan Joehari Manan, who also chairs the Anti-Drug Squad, said the first day of the event began with a show of solidarity for the late Zara Qairina. He thanked the state government for its continued support towards youth initiatives and expressed hope that participants would apply the benefits gained to their peers. 'We will channel any support we receive back towards the state and the well-being of young people,' Mazlan said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Sabah gig workers to get EPF accounts
Unity on wheels: Hajiji (centre) posing on a motorcycle with Sabah Moto Day 8.0 participants at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is allocating about RM600,000 for gig workers in the e-hailing sector to open Employees Provident Fund (EPF) accounts. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said 11,109 applications have been received from e-hailing workers to contribute to the EPF. 'The state government is allocating nearly RM600,000 to assist those (e-hailing workers) who have yet to open their EPF accounts,' he said at the Sabah Moto Day 8.0 at Universiti Malaysia Sabah Drill Field near here yesterday. Speaking of the event, he said the large presence of around 60,000 riders and visitors proved that motorcycling activities continue to hold a place in the hearts of the public. 'I am impressed to see the support shown by participants from all over Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei, regardless of age, race and religion, coming together to share the same passion,' Hajiji said. 'We should view this gathering from a positive perspective, as it can contribute to the economy of our state due to the large number of participants and visitors in conjunction with this programme.' He also hoped the gathering would help create greater safety awareness among the two-wheeler enthusiasts. Hajiji said the state government views youths as assets and implemented initiatives to develop human capital. The state government has spent a total of RM1.33bil including RM848.26mil on education assistance and RM485mil specifically for talent and skills development programmes from 2021 to 2025. 'We are committed to developing our youths who are our future leaders,' he said.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Sabah allocates RM600,000 to help e-hailing workers open EPF accounts
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah state government has set aside nearly RM600,000 to assist e-hailing workers in opening Employees Provident Fund (EPF) accounts. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor revealed that 11,109 applications have been received from e-hailing workers for the contributions. 'This initiative aims to support those e-hailing workers who have yet to open an EPF account,' he said during his speech at the Sabah Moto Day 8.0 launch at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). Hajiji also praised the Sabah Moto Day event, which drew around 60,000 motorcyclists and motorsports enthusiasts from Sabah, Sarawak, and Brunei. 'The significant turnout of participants and visitors reflects the enduring appeal of motorsports to the youth and the general public,' he added. 'I am truly impressed by the support from all participants, regardless of age, race, or religion, united by a common interest,' Hajiji remarked. He noted that such gatherings positively contribute to the state's economic growth. At the Youth Programme launch in Putatan, Hajiji highlighted the state government's focus on youth development through grants, training, and entrepreneurship programmes. He announced a RM300,000 Youth Programme Grant for youth NGOs in Tanjung Aru, Petagas, and Tanjung Keramat constituencies. 'This grant exemplifies our commitment to supporting projects and ideas that benefit the local community,' he said. Hajiji urged recipients to utilise the grant effectively for youth-focused initiatives. The state government has invested RM1.33 billion in youth development, including RM848.26 million for educational assistance and RM485 million for talent and skills programmes since 2021. 'This is an unprecedented commitment by the state government,' he emphasised. Hajiji reiterated the government's dedication to nurturing future leaders through these initiatives. - Bernama
Barnama
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Barnama
Sabah Allocates RM600,000 To Assist e-Hailing Workers In Opening EPF Accounts
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- The state government has allocated nearly RM600,000 to assist e-hailing gig workers in opening their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) accounts, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He added that a total of 11,109 applications have been received from e-hailing workers for the contributions. "This initiative aims to support those e-hailing workers who have yet to open an EPF account," he said during his speech at the launch of the Sabah Moto Day 8.0 programme at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) today. Hajiji also expressed his delight at the Sabah Moto Day event, which attracted around 60,000 motorcyclists and motorsports enthusiasts from Sabah, Sarawak, and Brunei. "The significant turnout of participants and visitors reflects the enduring appeal of motorsports to the youth and the general public," he said. "I am truly impressed by the support from all participants, regardless of age, race, or religion, united by a common interest. We should see this gathering in a positive light, as it can contribute to our state's economic growth," he added. In his speech at the launch of the Youth Programme in Putatan, Hajiji highlighted the state government's commitment to youth development, pointing to initiatives like grants, training, and innovation and entrepreneurship programmes to provide platforms for Sabah's youth to thrive. He announced that the Youth Programme Grant, amounting to RM300,000, will be distributed to youth NGOs in the Tanjung Aru, Petagas, and Tanjung Keramat constituencies within the Putatan parliamentary area. "This grant exemplifies our commitment to supporting projects and ideas that benefit the local community. I encourage you to make full use of this grant to implement programmes that will benefit youth in your respective areas," he said.
Daily Express
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Express
State allocates RM600,000 for e-hailing workers' EPF accounts
Published on: Sunday, August 17, 2025 Published on: Sun, Aug 17, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji with some of the participants. - Pic by CMD KOTA KINABALU: The State Government will allocate nearly RM600,000 to help e-hailing workers open Employees Provident Fund (EPF) accounts. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said 11,109 applications had been received from gig workers keen to contribute to the EPF. He made the announcement while officiating Sabah Moto Day 8.0 at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, which this year drew around 60,000 riders and motor enthusiasts from Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei. Hajiji described the gathering as a reflection of shared passion across communities and noted its contribution to the state economy through tourism and related spending. He also reminded participants to prioritise road safety and highlighted that the government had invested RM1.33 billion between 2021 and 2025 in education, talent and skills development to support the state's youth. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
