MBMB SETS UP FIRST P-HAILING LOUNGE IN DATARAN PAHLAWAN

MELAKA, March 16 (Bernama) -- The Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) has established the first p-hailing lounge at Dataran Pahlawan here.

MBMB mayor Datuk Shadan Othman said delivery workers can use the facility to take a breather while waiting for food or parcels to be ready.

He said the lounge, equipped with air conditioning, sofas, a prayer area, and a restroom, can be used free of charge by approximately 300 delivery service workers operating in the area. 

"The p-hailing lounge was established to provide a more comfortable space for delivery workers, rather than having them wait for orders by the roadside or at bus stops," he said last night. 

He spoke to reporters after the iftar event in conjunction with MBMB's 22nd anniversary in front of the Proclamation of Independence Memorial in Banda Hilir. Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh was also present.

Shadan said the initiative was part of MBMB's efforts to assist and facilitate the delivery operations of p-hailing workers.

Meanwhile, Ab Rauf said more lounges would be opened in several locations.

"There may be three more locations where we will establish p-hailing lounges, depending on the needs and suitability of the areas," he said, adding that the initiative reflects the state government's concern for p-hailing workers and a token of appreciation for their contribution to the state's economy.

More than 1,000 people attended the iftar programme to enjoy a variety of free food and beverages.

At the event, MBMB also handed over RM8,000 to four state trishaw associations and RM4,000 to Persatuan Rakan Penghantar Melaka and Rumah Akhlak Bukit Baru. 

-- BERNAMA