Focus

Ministry mulling scheme to better ensure welfare of p-hailing, e-hailing workers - Saravanan

12 Aug 2022 05:10pm
Human Resources Ministry is planning to introduce a social security scheme to better protect the welfare of workers in the p-hailing and e-hailing sectors - 123RF Photo
Human Resources Ministry is planning to introduce a social security scheme to better protect the welfare of workers in the p-hailing and e-hailing sectors - 123RF Photo
KUALA LUMPUR - The Human Resources Ministry is planning to introduce a social security scheme to better protect the welfare of workers in the p-hailing and e-hailing sectors.

Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said this could be implemented quickly using his power as a minister and with the approval of the Cabinet.

The ministry would meet with representatives of these two groups of workers to get their input before tabling the matter in the Cabinet, he said.

"The Human Resources Ministry is studying this (social security network) ... if we want to wait for an Act and the like, it will take a long time (to be implemented). I have already discussed it with the ministry’s acting secretary-general.

"In a week or two, we will make an announcement on how to use the power of the Human Resources Minister to provide a social security network for this group,” he said today.

He was speaking to reporters after launching the Islamic Skills Training Loan (PLK-i) and Myperkasa Portal on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre here.

Saravanan said this when asked to comment on the issue of e-hailing and p-hailing workers staging a strike recently to protest the deduction of delivery charges by companies providing the service.

On PLK-i, Saravanan said the Syariah-compliant loans, which are open to all races, would empower the country’s TVET agenda to produce more skilled workers in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0).

"This is a product from the Perbadanan Tabung Pembangunan Kemahiran (PTPK) to ease the burden of applicants because they don’t have to pay interest for the first 12 months,” he added.
Related Articles:


He said in line with changes under the IR 4.0, PTPK had been asked to identify programmes which have a brighter chance of overcoming the problem of mismatch between jobs and qualifications of job seekers.

The first phase of PLK-i will run until Aug 15 this year. - BERNAMA

p hailing
e hailing
M.Saravanan
social security
PLK i
More Like This
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Illustrated via Canva
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Illustrated via Canva
National Ancient tea, modern trade: Liubao tea's journey along the belt and road
The Liubao tea industry in Wuzhou has undergone a remarkable transformation, embracing modernisation and reaching new international markets along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.
Singer Siti Nordiana. Photo by Bernama
Singer Siti Nordiana. Photo by Bernama
National Siti Nordiana gives up coffee to protect her voice
Her vocal cords were affected by the lingering effects of Covid-19, and in addition to avoiding caffeinated beverages, she has enrolled in vocal classes under the guidance of Datuk Syafinaz Selamat to improve her singing skills.
Syukur, who is now 19 years old, is determined to remain a 'village boy' in his native state, as he is confident that golden opportunities can be obtained with the TVET skills he possesses. Photo by Bernama
Syukur, who is now 19 years old, is determined to remain a 'village boy' in his native state, as he is confident that golden opportunities can be obtained with the TVET skills he possesses. Photo by Bernama
National Gone upfield in TVET, but Malaysia’s Mowgli will live where the buffaloes roam
For him, home is where his heart is, not where the money is.
Bahulu Bakar Sabut Wawa worker Muhammad Syafiq Aiman ​​Rusli bakes bahulu cakes traditionally using coconut husk. Photo by Bernama
Bahulu Bakar Sabut Wawa worker Muhammad Syafiq Aiman ​​Rusli bakes bahulu cakes traditionally using coconut husk. Photo by Bernama
National Young Kuala Pilah entrepreneur fires up bahulu the traditional way
He believes the traditional technique of using coconut husks as fuel can revive traditions and even produce a tastier and more aromatic product that is hard to match by those with modern techniques.