The government will allocate more resources for the upskilling and training of food and parcel delivery (p-hailing) riders, according to prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
In a post on his Facebook page, he said the decision to do so was made following a meeting he had with representatives of 24 p-hailing companies to understand the challenges and issues faced in the industry. Five p-hailing riders were also present to express the views of delivery riders.
“The discussions, among others, revolved around the income of riders, social safety net and the need for upskilling and training. I also heard the views and complaints from p-hailing companies operating outside of the Klang Valley that are focused on servicing rural areas,” he said in his post.
Having listened to the views of both sides, Anwar said the government has agreed to increase the allocation for upskilling initiatives and training, and this will be led by the human resources ministry. He added that p-hailing operators had assured him they were committed towards being more transparent in how they determine and calculate the wage structure for p-hailing riders, and would be re-examining and refining the calculation process.
“This additonal research is important, as by improving the wage rate of riders, the interests of consumers, especially those in rural areas, will remain prioritised so that they are not burdened (by delivery issues), while also taking into account the operators’ capabilities,” he said.
“This initiative proves that the government is sensitive and cares for the interests of all parties, be it in increasing people’s income or ensuring business continuity,” he added.
It was not revealed how much would be put into the additional resources. Previously, the PM had announced a RM42 million allocation for the Career Development Programme, aimed at aiding persons working in the informal sector which includes gig economy workers.
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? Is this necessary?
Not trying to downplay the importance of riders but wouldn’t the resources be better spent on other fields? It’s riding a motorcycle, not operating a huge automobile like buses.
Spend the resources on improving the roads would be better.
EITHER is to persuade them to further studies
Groom some to become doctors, engineers..
OR, is to upscale their safety awareness
Can read and obey road signs better,
road direction and traffic lights!!!
Bagi free duit or else us UNDI18 will not vote for you, Anwar!
we have ex-national athletes who are reduced to sweeping floors and selling tissue paper at food courts, but yet government is only focusing on delivery riders? Madani?
something stinks in this country, and it is the politicians and their never ending politicking. This is a political stunt, period.
How many ex-national athletes vs us UNDI18?
Will the votes of these financial failures can influence the election results like our massive UNDI18 yolo bloc?
because these mat-rempits makes up big number of voters. athletes only small number.
Up-skilling to what though? The majority of the riders do this job because they like the flexible hours and days.
PM Anwar..pls use the 42 juta Rm to put more CCTV cameras at traffic junctions..nab those green,orange rogue riders.
The blardy tranport platforms should BAN riders after the 2nd traffic light infringements.
YOu cant outsource the delivery to those riders,charge principals 30% commission ,make mega bucks while not caring a sweat whether your riders endanger public lives everyday.
These people won’t appreciate what upskilling or training. They only want fast cash like kwsp withdrawal with no effort to replenish. If they ever take up a loan, they have no intention to repay even before signing the dotted line.
how about the need to ask many of the delivery riders/drivers to follow traffic rules, don’t beat red lights, signal before turning, weave in and out of traffic which could COST them their life!??
If they all get upskilled, who is going to deliver my pizza?
Upskill them to build drone to deliver pizza to you
Upskilling & training to become MotoGP ricers, how to superman on a bike, how to evade abam pulis & robloks
Ini bukan nak upskill. Ni alasan nak uppoket ni.
1) Bila buat program perlukan dana.
2) Dana tu drpd gov.
3) Gov akan konon ‘lantik’ secara terbuka.
4) And finally dgn jayanya dana dapat ‘dicuci’.
And nasib rider? Mcm biasa, melukut di bucu katil.
P/s : Nobody nah mkn tulang, kami mkn dagingnya.