By WU VUIDE
KOTA KINABALU: The State Government will allocate about RM600,000 to help gig workers in the e-hailing sector open Employees Provident Fund (EPF) accounts.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said a total of 11,109 applications have been received from e-hailing workers wishing to contribute to the EPF.
“I would like to announce that the State Government is allocating nearly RM600,000 to assist those e-hailing workers who have yet to open their EPF accounts,” he said at the Sabah Moto Day 8.0 at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) yesterday.
Hajiji was also pleased to note that Sabah Moto Day continued to grow exponentially, attracting about 60,000 motorcyclists and motor enthusiasts from all over Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei this year.
The presence of so many riders and visitors showed that motorcycling activities still hold a strong place in the hearts of youths and the public, he said.
“I am impressed to see the support shown by all participants, regardless of age, race and religion, coming together to share the same passion.
“We should view this gathering positively, as it can contribute to the state’s economic generation due to the large number of participants and visitors in conjunction with this programme,” he added.
Advising participants to prioritise safety on the road, Hajiji also hoped the gathering would help promote greater safety awareness among two-wheeler enthusiasts.
He said the State Government viewed youths as an important asset, and various initiatives have been implemented to develop human capital.
From 2021 to 2025, the State Government has spent a total of RM1.33 billion, including RM848.26 million for education assistance and RM485 million for talent and skills development programmes, he added.
