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.

The company says it will work for 'fairness and transparency' but did not give a specific indication of any revision of riders' wages.

The company has been narrowing its losses and aims to break even by the end of this year.

The nominating committee will consider candidates to supplement the board only later this year.

The measures include a freeze on most hiring, salary freezes for senior managers and cuts in travel and expense budgets.

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

Its loss for the whole year ballooned to US$3.56 billion versus US$2.75 billion in 2020.

Grab is said to have signed an agreement with Jaya Grocer's shareholders to buy all of the retail chain's ordinary shares and 75% preference shares.

At 65, Zakaria Abdul Wahab is thoroughly enjoying his unconventional job.

The backdoor listing on Nasdaq marks the high point for the Singapore company that began as a ride-hailing app and now operates across 400 cities in eight countries.

At 65, Zakaria Abdul Wahab is enjoying the freedom that comes with setting his own schedule and the joy he finds mixing with other younger riders.

Grab's mobility business brought in US$88 million in revenue, down 26% from a year earlier, while sales at its deliveries unit rose 58%.