Driver-partner safety a priority, says Grab after death of driver

PETALING JAYA: Ride-hailing services provider Grab Malaysia said driver-partner safety is a priority after one of its drivers was found murdered at Gombak while completing a trip yesterday.
"The safety of our driver-partners is just as important to us as our passengers and a threat to their safety is something we do not take lightly," Grab said in statement posted on Facebook today.
"On behalf of the Grab family, we offer our deepest condolences to our driver-partner and his family during this time of loss."
Grab added that the driver, who was identified by police as a 27-year-old from Nilai, Negri Sembilan, was a hard-working and top-performing driver who was well appreciated by his passengers based on their feedback.
"We also request that everyone refrain from sharing his personal data in public spaces like social media or sharing speculation and rumours as we would like to respect the privacy of the family and the ongoing investigation," said the statement.
Police found the the deceased in the backseat of his parked car in a parking lot yesterday.