The transport ministry has revealed that the federal government collected RM45.9 million from the sale of particular car registration plate collection in 2024, which incorporates the ‘GOLD’, ‘FFF’, ‘EV’, ‘PETRA’ and ‘MADANI’ collection.
The ministry was responding Jerantut MP Khairil Nizam Khirudin, who requested concerning the whole income generated from particular quantity plate gross sales final yr and for a breakdown of associated expenditure, reviews Malay Mail.
“All proceeds from these gross sales had been channelled into the Consolidated Fund beneath the finance ministry, and subsequently, 50% was allotted to the transport ministry for initiatives benefiting underprivileged teams,” the reply learn.
These initiatives embrace the MyLesen programme, which was launched at a nationwide degree in Could 2023 to assist individuals from the B40 revenue group and youths in acquiring motorbike licences (Class B2, beneath 250 cc engine capability), public service car (PSV) licences for e-hailing and buses, in addition to items driving licences (GDL) for lorries.
Funds had been additionally allotted to offering free helmets for each adults and youngsters, in addition to the FLYsiswa initiative that gives flight ticket subsidies for college kids at public universities, polytechnics, matriculation faculties and instructor coaching institutes travelling between Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.
Moreover, the ministry used a portion of the funds for Socso contributions beneath the Self-Employment Social Safety Scheme for taxi, rental automotive, and faculty bus drivers. Income from the sale of the ‘GOLD’ collection was used to sponsor the remaining 10% of the insurance coverage contribution, making certain they’re adequately protected beneath the Self-Employment Social Safety Act 2017.
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