Summary
- Loke denies RM1,000 assistance is linked to Melaka election.
- Aid covers taxi, rental car and school bus drivers nationwide.
- More than 12,000 drivers expected to receive payments this week.
MELAKA, October 27 — Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook has denied that RM1,000 financial assistance for taxi, rental car and school bus drivers was intended to influence voters.
Ahead of the Melaka state election. Loke said the nationwide programme was announced under Budget 2027 and was not limited to Melaka.
A total of 283 drivers received assistance vouchers during a ceremony in Ayer Keroh. He said more than 12,000 eligible drivers were expected to receive payments this week.
Through direct bank transfers, subject to verification of their valid driver credentials.
