Ong Ing Keong, the deaf e-hailing driver who was assaulted by a royal escort, tries to put on a brave face for the sake of his wife.

Zaid Malek says the RM1,000 fine does not reflect the gravity of the offence committed by a policeman.

It's not a complicated murder case, says Lawyers for Liberty.

Memorandum calls for commission of inquiry to investigate  'glaring failure' of the authorities to ensure justice for Ong Ing Keong.

Latheefa Koya says the long silence from the authorities is unacceptable.

The programme, implemented with an allocation of RM2 million, is expected to benefit 4,000 candidates.

The transport minister says his ministry does not want to intervene, if possible.

The vehicles must also comply with and pass all mandatory periodical inspections by Puspakom and fulfil other operating conditions.

Singapore is among the first Asian nations to provide legal protections for people working in the gig economy, with the new rules set to benefit people who deliver food or drive passengers for companies.

Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong says the government might have to regulate the e-hailing industry if demands by players persist.

The e-hailing service says there has also been a large increase in traffic congestion which increases the cost of serving each ride.

Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong says some e-hailing companies have also recorded a drop in registered drivers.