School bus operators told to update driver records by Oct 30 for RM1,000 aid before Deepavali

The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has urged school bus owners and operators to update their drivers' details by October 30 to facilitate the disbursement of RM1,000 in special financial assistance.

This initiative aims to ensure eligible drivers receive payments promptly, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's directive to complete disbursements before Deepavali.

The process, coordinated with relevant bus associations, includes verifying the drivers' licenses and other details against governmental databases, with phased payments starting on October 22.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke mentioned that approximately 53,000 drivers are expected to benefit from this initiative.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — All school bus owners and operators have been urged to update their drivers’ details from today until October 30 to facilitate the disbursement of RM1,000 in special financial assistance.

The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) said in a statement today that the information could be updated through its official portal at https://bantuanpemandu.mot.gov.my/bas-sekolah.

The required information includes each driver’s current name, address, telephone number, valid driving and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licences, and bank account number for payment.

APAD said the exercise was aimed at ensuring eligible school bus drivers receive the assistance as soon as possible, in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for payments to be completed before Deepavali.

The agency said it had also engaged with the Federation of Malaysian School Bus Associations and the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor School Bus Operators Association to ensure an orderly and accurate eligibility verification and payment process.

As part of the process, drivers’ records will be cross-checked against databases maintained by APAD, the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) and the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

This includes checking the validity of driving and PSV licences to ensure recipients meet the eligibility requirements.

Payments will be made in phases starting Oct 22.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke previously said about 53,000 taxi, hire car and school bus drivers were expected to receive a one-off payment of RM1,000 each before Deepavali. — Bernama

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陆路公共交通机构（APAD）敦促校车车主和运营商在10月30日前更新司机的详细信息，以便发放1000令吉的特别财政援助。

这项举措旨在确保符合条件的司机能够及时收到付款，遵循首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣在屠妖节前完成付款的指示。

该流程与相关公交协会协调进行，包括根据政府数据库核实驾驶员的驾照和其他详细信息，分阶段付款从 10 月 22 日开始。

交通部长陆兆福提到，预计约有53000名司机将从这项举措中受益。

布城，10月16日讯——所有校车车主和运营商被敦促从即日起至10月30日更新其司机的详细信息，以便发放1000令吉的特别财政援助。

陆路公共交通机构（APAD）今天在一份声明中表示，可以通过其官方门户网站 https://bantuanpemandu.mot.gov.my/bas-sekolah 更新相关信息。

所需信息包括每位驾驶员的当前姓名、地址、电话号码、有效的驾驶执照和公共服务车辆 (PSV) 执照，以及用于付款的银行账号。

APAD表示，此举旨在确保符合条件的校车司机尽快获得援助，以响应首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣在屠妖节前完成付款的呼吁。

该机构表示，他们还与马来西亚校车协会联合会以及吉隆坡和雪兰莪校车运营商协会进行了沟通，以确保资格核实和付款流程有序、准确。

作为该流程的一部分，驾驶员的记录将与 APAD、商用车辆牌照委员会 (LPKP) 和陆路运输局 (JPJ) 维护的数据库进行交叉核对。

这包括检查驾驶执照和公共服务车辆执照的有效性，以确保受助人符合资格要求。

款项将从10月22日起分阶段支付。

交通部长陆兆福此前表示，预计约有53000名出租车、租车和校车司机将在屠妖节前收到每人1000令吉的一次性补贴。——马新社

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