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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Hong Leong Bank Set to Deliver Financial Literacy Training to foodpanda's Delivery Partners
Hong Leong Bank will deliver its award-winning HLB DuitSmart financial literacy workshop to foodpanda delivery partners as part of the newly launched pandasafe rider safety program, officiated today by YB Anthony Loke, Minister of Transport Malaysia. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 August 2025 -has announced that it will conduct financial literacy training for foodpanda delivery partners as part of therider safety was officiated byat a launch ceremony held at foodpanda's headquarters, is a data-driven, multi-touchpoint safety ecosystem, combining technology, education, and financial literacy to build a long-term culture of road safety for foodpanda's delivery part of this collaboration, HLB will deliver its award-winningfinancial literacy workshops to selected foodpanda delivery partners, aligned with the Bank's commitment to driving financial awareness in Malaysia and supporting the gig gig economy is a vital and rapidly growing segment of Malaysia's workforce, with an estimated three million Malaysians, around 17% of the workforce, engaged in gig work in the nature of gig work, which often involves irregular income and daily earnings, can lead to a lack of long-term financial planning. A study by the UN Capital Development Fundrevealed that while many gig workers can meet their basic needs, they often lack regular savings and awareness of future financial security. This financial vulnerability makes them susceptible to emergencies and inflation, and highlights the critical need for accessible financial education., commented on how this collaboration reflects the Bank's heart of uplifting communities and promoting financial inclusion."As a Bank, we are committed to investing in the communities we serve, and that extends to our gig economy workers who are a vital cornerstone of our modern economy as well. To us, equipping these riders with financial literacy and awareness is not just a responsibility, but an imperative societal step forward for them to build a secure line with this, we are proud to deliver ourprogram to the gig economy, leveraging our flagship initiative where our employees actively conduct financial literacy workshops in schools, corporations, and communities throughout the country. Through this, we are not just offering a workshop. We are providing a pathway for these individuals to take control of their financial well-being, manage their daily earnings effectively, and plan for a more stable future, truly embodying our belief that when our communities thrive, all of us prosper."As part of HLB's collaboration with foodpanda, the Bank will conduct its award-winningfinancial literacy workshops with foodpanda delivery partners, equipping them with essential money management skills and long-term financial planning. The sessions are specifically designed to be relevant to the delivery partners, with tips and tricks that cater to the various needs and requirements of the gig "We are honoured to partner with foodpanda on this meaningful initiative. Ourprogram was designed to make financial education relatable and accessible, as we seek to empower the communities around us with important money management skills. Through this, we hope to continue creating long-lasting change and empower these delivery partners towards achieving their financial goals."Since 2021, the Bank has conducted itsfinancial literacy workshops across the country, empowering students, businesses, and members of the community with vital financial knowledge and scam awareness. Powered by the Bank's own employees, the Bank has specifically tailoredworkshops for more than 30,000 participants across over 280 workshops around the country, empowering schools, universities, businesses and communities with the tools and resources needed to achieve a brighter financial recognition of its contribution to national financial inclusion,has been awarded the Champion title for Enhancing Educational Opportunities / Improving Financial Literacy at ABM's 50th Anniversary Celebration CSR Excellence Awards 2024. The program has also received the Bank of the Year for Community Empowerment award at the Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards know more about the HLB DuitSmart financial literacy programs, visit Hashtag: #HongLeongBank #HLB The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
foodpanda honours delivery partners this National Day with S$16,000 in bursaries, double-tipping and rider safety courses
foodpanda pandarider Awards 2025 Primary Bursary Award Recipient_Emlyn SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 August 2025 - To mark Singapore's 60th National Day, foodpanda, the nation's leading food and grocery delivery platform, has launched a series of initiatives, as part of itscampaign, to recognise and uplift its delivery partners. These include S$16,200 in education bursaries, dollar-for-dollar tip matching, and expanded road safety training in the lead-up to Rider Safety Month. The campaign reinforces foodpanda's commitment to the everyday heroes who keep the city 60th birthday is a meaningful milestone to honour our delivery partners, who show up every day– rain or shine – to bring convenience and comfort to homes across the city. This year, we're doing even more to say thank you,' said Bhavani Mishra, Managing Director, foodpanda also recognised 31 outstanding delivery partners with awards for exceptional service and contributions to the community. Over 700 attendees received goodie bags containing safety and rider essentials – including rain jackets, road emergency toolkits, first-aid kits, sunscreen, neck fans, along with contributions from partners such as Food Republic, Coca-Cola, HelloRide, Chubb and to make every token of appreciation go twice as far, foodpanda will match all in-app customer tips dollar-for-dollar from 8 to 10 August. Delivery partners collecting orders that include two Coca-Cola cans from selected Food Republic outlets islandwide will also receive a complimentary Coca-Cola from 1 to 10 also announced that it will expand its training programme with intermediate safety training courses, a step up from the basic training courses provided last year. Tailored by vehicle type, these sessions cover practical techniques, hazard management, and road confidence – equipping partners with road skills and confidence. This continued investment reflects foodpanda's commitment to a safer, more supportive working environment for delivery the SG60and National Day initiatives, foodpanda reaffirms its dedication to recognising delivery partners' resilience, strengthening their role in Singapore's story, and investing in support that makes a meaningful difference. These efforts are part of foodpanda's regional flagship programme,, dedicated to uplifting and empowering delivery partners across Asia across five pillars – safety, well-being, personal development, community and welfare #NationalDaySG #pandariderAwards #foodpanda #RiderSafetyMonth #EducationBursary #SG60Celebration #TipMatching #DeliveryPartners #SG60 #Campaign #NationalDay The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Annex A: Quote from a pandarider Awards bursary recipient Benny Tan Teng Soon, a 25 year-old full-time student who is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at Nanyang Technological University 'As a Mechanical Engineering student, working as a food delivery rider helps me manage daily expenses and support my family. With my father in a nursing home and limited support at home, it's been financially challenging, especially while keeping up with a demanding academic schedule. This bursary would really help take some of the pressure off, allowing me to focus more on my studies and stay on track to graduate. It would be a meaningful step toward building a better future for both myself and my family.' foodpanda Singapore foodpanda is a leading on-demand delivery platform in Asia dedicated to bringing consumers a wide range of food, groceries and more, quickly and conveniently. Powered by technology and operational excellence, foodpanda is spearheading the growth of quick-commerce (q-commerce) across the region with its network of retail partners, as well as pandamart cloud stores to provide more on-demand options beyond the millions of food delivery options. foodpanda operates across 10 markets in Asia Pacific - Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Pakistan, Taiwan, Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. foodpanda is a subsidiary of Delivery Hero, a global leader of the food delivery industry. For more information, visit
CNA
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNA
Behind the wheel too long? How to stay healthy and beat fatigue if you drive all day for work
It doesn't take a road trip overseas to experience driver's fatigue. If you're a private-hire driver, taxi driver or delivery rider, the regular nine-to-five routine is definitely out of the window for you. In fact, platform workers typically work about 59 hours per week, according to a 2022 study on nearly 1,000 workers by the National University of Singapore's Institute of Policy Studies. While there aren't any official statistics on the daily hours, it is not unusual to find, for instance, delivery riders spending 10 to 12 hours on the road. And with about 70,000 platform workers in the ride-hail and delivery service sectors as of 2023, they make up 3 per cent of Singapore's workforce. That could be a lot of tired drivers and riders out there hustling to make ends meet. Anyone who has spent a considerable amount of time behind the wheel will know that driver's fatigue is a very real thing. 'Drivers experiencing fatigue may show signs such as frequent yawning and blinking, difficulty keeping their eyes open, and decreased concentration and vigilance,' said Dr Licia Tan, an associate consultant with Sengkang General Hospital's Department of Occupational Medicine. 'Passengers might also notice the driver becoming fidgety, veering off the lane or driving erratically,' she added. When does driver's fatigue set in? How can you combat it and get home safe? Let's put the gear into drive. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR DRIVER'S FATIGUE TO SET IN? One to two hours of continuous driving, according to Dr Tan. 'Driving is a cognitively demanding task that relies on sustained attention, quick reflexes and decision making – all of which would decline when a driver is tired.' Of course, the rate of deterioration depends on many factors, she said, citing 'individual differences in sustained attention, fatigue, sleep sufficiency, psychological state, mental sharpness and environmental conditions'. And on those especially hot days, the brain drain is even more pronounced. 'Intense weather conditions, such as a high environmental temperature, show a positive association with fatigue symptoms and have been linked to poorer decision making and road traffic accidents,' said Dr Tan. Now, not many people drive for 18 hours straight (and you shouldn't). But if you do, know that the prolonged wakefulness that impairs your brain function, is comparable to alcohol intoxication. 'Being awake for 18 hours is similar to having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05 per cent, and 24 hours equate to 0.10 per cent, which exceeds Singapore's legal limit of 0.08 per cent,' said Dr Tan. WHAT KINDS OF DRIVING CONDITIONS TEND TO SAP YOUR ABILITY TO FOCUS? There are two types of fatigue, explained Dr Tan. 'In active fatigue, there is high mental effort required to navigate harsh external conditions such as poor weather, hazardous road conditions and heavy traffic. 'On the other hand,' she continued, 'passive fatigue results when there are prolonged periods where drivers have little to do. This can occur when driving on the expressway on cruise control, for example. Being awake for 18 hours is similar to having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05 per cent, and 24 hours equate to 0.10 per cent, which exceeds Singapore's legal limit of 0.08 per cent. Both will drain you mentally but in different ways. In active fatigue, a high mental effort is required to maintain attention and that will lead to an eventual decline in vigilance, she said. Meanwhile, 'the monotony of driving may uncover underlying sleepiness and drowsiness with consequent negative effects on performance'. WHAT ELSE CAN IMPAIR YOUR REACTION AND FOCUS WHILE DRIVING? You only need to scroll through a couple of road-rage videos online to know that your psychological status such as stress, anxiety and anger, said Dr Tan, can impair your judgement from behind the wheel. Of course, the classic disruptors include alcohol and using the mobile phone. 'Alcohol is certainly a major contributor to road accidents as it reduces alertness, impairs judgement, impacts motor coordination and slows reaction time,' said Dr Tan. 'Distractions such as using the mobile phone increase the risk of accidents by consuming your visual and mental attention.' WHAT IMPACT DOES DRIVING HAVE ON HEALTH IN THE LONG RUN? Despite the high mental load, driving is, after all, a sedentary activity. It 'involves long hours of sitting, irregular meals and breaks, and limited access to physical activity – all of which increase the risks of chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity', said Dr Tan. 'There is also strong evidence on the contribution of risk factors such as poor ergonomics and prolonged hours in a seated position with the development of musculoskeletal disorders such as lower back pain,' she said. Whole-body vibration (WVB), experienced by heavy-vehicle drivers, is another concern, said Dr Tan. Some studies have linked repeated or long-term exposure to such vibrations to negative health effects such as nerve damage, spinal degeneration, loss of balance, and vascular damage in the arms and hands. And that's not even including the job stress and abuse from demanding passengers and customers, said Dr Tan. SO, WHAT CAN DRIVERS DO? Dr Tan has four tips for better health: Maintain a balanced diet and keep to regular meal-times Pack nutritious snacks like fruits and unsalted nuts for when food access is difficult. Drink at least two litres of water daily. Keeping a water bottle filled with cool water in the vehicle will help ensure you are adequately hydrated. Dehydration can lead to fatigue, headaches, and reduced concentration. Take regular breaks Got for a five-to-10-minute break every hour, if possible. For example, you can do it after dropping off a passenger or package. Do body stretches, clock some steps or do some light stretches to improve blood circulation. Driving more than 12 hours increases the risk of fatigue-related errors and long-term cardiovascular harm. WHAT IF YOU CAN'T STOP AND TAKE A BREAK? Try simple seated exercises like neck rolls, shoulder shrugs and upper limb stretches while waiting in traffic, suggested Dr Tan.
Zawya
20-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Talabat relaunches riders vending machine initiative for the second year in a row
Kuwait: As part of its summer campaign for riders and broader commitment to their wellbeing, talabat, the region's leading on-demand online ordering and delivery platform, has relaunched its 'Vending Machines for Summer Relief' initiative for the second consecutive year. With temperatures on the rise, an exclusive vending machine has been installed in a high-traffic rider zone, offering talabat riders access to essential hydration and light snacks to help them stay safe, nourished, and energized on the job. This initiative reflects talabat's continued efforts to provide on-the-ground, people-first solutions that support rider health and safety all year long, especially during summer. Commenting on the initiative, Bader Al-Ghanim, Vice President and Managing Director of talabat Kuwait, said: 'After receiving positive feedback from riders last year, we're excited to reintroduce this initiative for the second year in a row as part of our summer campaign for the riders. It's designed to support their health, comfort, and efficiency. We've strategically placed a vending machine that provides riders with quick and easy access to water, refreshments, and snacks — all free of cost — to help them stay hydrated and well-nourished during their working hours." To further strengthen its rider support initiatives, the company continues to invest in rider safety and education, offering regular multilingual workshops and training sessions in collaboration with government bodies and leading institutions in Kuwait. These sessions cover key topics including traffic regulations, vehicle safety, and health tips to help riders manage blood pressure and sugar levels during their shifts. By equipping riders with this knowledge, talabat aims to ensure they adopt healthy coping approaches to the job requirements. Building on the success of last year's rollout, talabat remains committed to enhancing its summer campaign for riders and other rider-focused efforts that reflect its long-term corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy. With initiatives like these, talabat continues to set a benchmark for how companies can support those at the heart of the on-demand delivery ecosystem through inclusive, human-centered programs that prioritize health, safety, and wellbeing in this fast-paced line of work.
SBS Australia
23-06-2025
- SBS Australia
Unclipped with Grace Brown: One Size Fits None - Why the UCI's New Rules Fall Short
Rider safety can't be fixed with a handlebar rule, and the peloton knows it. Grace unpacks why the latest UCI changes miss the mark. Plus, Lorena Wiebes took the win at the inaugural Copenhagen Sprint Women, and didn't hold back in calling out the lack of basic safety on course.
