Delivery firms seek subsidy for riders’ Covid-19 tests


Khoo Gek San Noel Achariam

Delivery riders already observe social-distancing rules, wear masks and are reminded to wash their hands frequently, say their employers. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, April 22, 2020.

DELIVERY services that use motorcycle riders want at least a subsidy or a flat rate to test their workers for Covid-19.

They are still in the dark as to how the government intends to implement its directive that delivery riders must undergo testing.


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  • I am sure the hospitals are earning a tidy sum from the test. At this time they should not just be profit orientated unless someone on the sidelines is also demanding a cut. Otherwise hospitals should do these tests at cost and take it as their CSR. Hospitals please speak out if there are demands from the sidelines

    Posted 3 years ago by Mike Mok