Anwar announces RM10mil boost for taxi industry rejuvenation
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM10 million funding boost to modernize the national taxi industry. The initiative aims to replace aging vehicles with new sedans and integrate modern digital payment technologies to improve driver livelihoods.
Why it matters
This policy intervention seeks to address long-standing economic struggles for taxi drivers while attempting to keep the traditional transport sector competitive against ride-hailing platforms.
KUALA LUMPUR: The taxi industry was given a RM10mil injection to boost rejuvenation with new cars and the latest hiring technology, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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