SUNGAI BULOH, May 24 — Datuk Seri Ramanan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the welfare and skills development of gig workers through various initiatives under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA),yesterday.
He said the MADANI Government remains focused on building a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable gig economy ecosystem, particularly for e-hailing drivers and p-hailing riders who continue to play an important role in supporting the daily needs of the public.
Speaking during the Grab Partner Appreciation Ceremony organised by Grab Holdings in collaboration with Central Mart Saujana Utama, Ramanan said the event brought together nearly 1,000 e-hailing drivers and p-hailing dispatch riders from the Sungai Buloh parliamentary constituency.
He expressed appreciation to gig workers who continue to face various challenges including harsh weather conditions, traffic congestion and rising living costs while ensuring smooth delivery and transportation services for the community.
“Without them, many of society’s daily needs would not arrive on time. Their contribution is significant and deserves recognition,” he said.
Ramanan noted that programmes such as the appreciation ceremony also serve as an important platform for the government to listen directly to the concerns and aspirations of gig workers, particularly on issues involving cost of living, social protection and long-term economic security.
Among the initiatives highlighted was the Economic Resilience Package (PACE), involving an allocation of RM20 million aimed at helping gig workers improve their financial resilience amid current economic pressures.
He added that the government has also introduced the RM110 million MyMahir AI Programme to expand access to digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills training, enabling gig workers to enhance their capabilities and increase future income opportunities.
In addition, gig workers are encouraged to participate in technical training programmes at Advanced Technology Training Centres (ADTEC) under the Department of Human Resources (JTM), as well as explore broader career opportunities through the Social Security Organisation MYFutureJobs platform.
During the event, Ramanan also presented contributions to several Grab partners as a gesture of appreciation for their dedication and service to the community.
He stressed that KESUMA will continue ensuring that every initiative introduced translates into meaningful benefits for workers striving daily to earn a living.
— MINUTESMY
— SOURCE: FB: RAMANAN RAMAKRISHNAN
