KUALA TERENGGANU, August 3 – The Terengganu state government, through the Terengganu Entrepreneur Development Foundation (YPU), has allocated RM844,000 under the Zero-Interest Motorcycle Financing Scheme to assist low-income individuals in acquiring motorcycles for business and employment purposes.

Chairman of the State Committee on Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, and Consumer Affairs, Dato’ Ariffin Deraman, said the initiative aims to ease the financial burden of individuals who rely on motorcycles as a primary tool for their daily operations.

He explained, as a start, the scheme is expected to benefit 160 recipients across all 32 state constituencies (DUN), with five eligible individuals to be selected from each area.

“Each constituency coordinator will identify five qualified entrepreneurs within their respective areas, verify their backgrounds, and ensure that applicants meet all criteria outlined under the Motorcycle Financing Scheme.

“The target group includes gig economy workers such as food delivery riders, couriers, and those involved in e-commerce services, as well as individuals starting small businesses who require a motorcycle as their main operational asset,” he said.

Ariffin added that the assistance not only helps increase income opportunities but also contributes to the state's economic growth by supporting the development of micro and small enterprises.

“With access to motorcycles, entrepreneurs can expand their market reach, participate in services like e-hailing or delivery, and manage their daily operations more efficiently, ultimately paving the way for more stable and sustainable incomes,” he said.