Malaysia's Budget 2027 outlines a RM160m joint package with Grab to raise gig worker earnings and benefits, including a proposed minimum baseline rate for ride-hailing and delivery, plus subsidies for vehicle maintenance, insurance, and SOCSO contributions. The framework could lift partner retention and service reliability, but also introduces potential margin and regulatory overhead depending on finalized rates, with near-term impact limited as implementation starts in 2027.
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister said in the Budget 2027 tabling that the government and Grab will jointly fund a RM160 million package to raise gig workers’ earnings and welfare, according to Bernama. Grab said it has reached an agreement in principle on a proposed minimum baseline rate for ehailing drivers and phailing delivery partners. The company plans to increase drivers’ and couriers’ income from 2027 without increasing passenger fares.