New initiative brings immediate earning potential and community support through recruitment and rider engagement activities
KUCHING, 15 OCTOBER 2024 – foodpanda Malaysia has extended its delivery partner recruitment and engagement campaign, ‘Panda Jelajah Borneo,’ to Kuching, Sarawak, offering flexible earning opportunities to more Malaysians in the region. Led by Shubham Saran, Director of Operations at foodpanda Malaysia, the event underscored the company’s commitment to empowering local communities through accessible freelance income options.
This expansion builds on the success of previous events, with foodpanda continuing to provide a platform for community engagement and support. The event features exciting activities designed for both kids and adults, ensuring fun for the whole family. Attendees could enjoy and participate in interactive games, engaging workshops, and thrilling lucky draws with fantastic prizes that were up for grabs.
Delivery partners and their families could enjoy activities such as 360 spin cam and AR filters at the photo booth together, DIY handmade mosaic coaster and bead making classes for adults. While the children got to try their hand at a host of workshops including plaster doll painting, drawing bag painting and hand fan painting among other activities.
Additionally, the event highlighted the Special Black Oil Bundle Package from Liqui Moly, designed to promote vehicle maintenance and efficiency. Participants learned about the benefits of quality engine oils and how they can extend the lifespan of their vehicles.
foodpanda also introduced the Go Gigger Financial Literacy Program by AKPK, aimed at empowering gig workers with essential financial skills and knowledge. This program provides valuable insights into budgeting, saving, and effectively managing finances in the gig economy.
Attendees explored the special installment plan by Courts Malaysia, which offers accessible financing options for purchasing essential household items. This initiative aims to ease the financial burden for families, making it easier for them to acquire necessary goods.
There were also special engagement opportunities with Ikhlas.com, providing participants with insights into various services and products that cater to the needs of the gig community. Moreover, the i-Saraan package by EPF was featured, showcasing how gig workers can save for their retirement through flexible contributions, ensuring their financial stability in the future.
Furthermore, insights into the panda hearts program were shared, which offers various benefits, including insurance coverage and upskilling opportunities for riders and their families. To promote health and well-being, the event included free health and eye checkups for all attendees, emphasizing the importance of regular health assessments. This program reflects foodpanda’s commitment to supporting the well-being and professional growth of its delivery partners, ensuring they have access to resources that enhance their quality of life.
Shubham Saran, Director of Operations at foodpanda Malaysia, stated, “We are thrilled to bring ‘Panda Jelajah Borneo’ to Kuching, providing greater access to earning opportunities for local communities. Beyond flexible work, our delivery partners benefit from welfare and engagement initiatives through the ‘panda hearts’ program.” He added, “Through these efforts, we aim to build stronger connections with local communities, helping our delivery partners achieve both personal and professional growth.”
