KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is allocating about RM600,000 for gig workers in the e-hailing sector to open Employees Provident Fund (EPF) accounts.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said 11,109 applications have been received from e-hailing workers to contribute to the EPF.
“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 Drill Field near here yesterday.
Speaking of the event, he said the large presence of around 60,000 riders and visitors proved that motorcycling activities continue to hold a place in the hearts of the public.
“I am impressed to see the support shown by participants from all over Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei, regardless of age, race and religion, coming together to share the same passion,” Hajiji said.
“We should view this gathering from a positive perspective, as it can contribute to the economy of our state due to the large number of participants and visitors in conjunction with this programme.”
He also hoped the gathering would help create greater safety awareness among the two-wheeler enthusiasts.
Hajiji said the state government views youths as assets and implemented initiatives to develop human capital.
The state government has spent a total of RM1.33bil including RM848.26mil on education assistance and RM485mil specifically for talent and skills development programmes from 2021 to 2025.
“We are committed to developing our youths who are our future leaders,” he said.
