The transport ministry has revealed that the federal government collected RM45.9 million from the sale of particular automobile registration plate sequence in 2024, which incorporates the ‘GOLD’, ‘FFF’, ‘EV’, ‘PETRA’ and ‘MADANI’ sequence.
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 embody the MyLesen programme, which was launched at a nationwide stage in Might 2023 to assist individuals from the B40 revenue group and youths in acquiring motorbike licences (Class B2, under 250 cc engine capability), public service automobile (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 kids, in addition to the FLYsiswa initiative that gives flight ticket subsidies for college kids at public universities, polytechnics, matriculation faculties and trainer 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 college bus drivers. Income from the sale of the ‘GOLD’ sequence was used to sponsor the remaining 10% of the insurance coverage contribution, guaranteeing they’re adequately protected beneath the Self-Employment Social Safety Act 2017.
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