Link Copiedcheck_circle
Auto News

10-Year Driving Licence Won't Stop JPJ's Enforcement, Says Loke

Anis

Share via


Malaysian motorists can now renew their driving licence for up to ten years, up from five years previously.
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke assures that the new 10-year driving licence renewal will not impede the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) enforcement efforts. He stated that the JPJ has effective methods in place to prevent people with suspended licence or who have committed serious traffic violations from driving. Even if motorists have renewed their licences for up to ten years, JPJ will have access to information about the offenders and will impose the necessary sanctions using yet-to-be-specified methods.


In response to concerns about the difficulties in suspending those who commit serious traffic violations under this new policy, Loke emphasised that the benefits of the 10-year renewal policy far outweigh the number of serious traffic offenders. Loke also revealed plans to renew 10-year licences at post offices across the country. Pos Malaysia will upgrade its system to integrate with JPJ, and once this is completed, motorists will have several options for renewing their licences in addition to visiting JPJ kiosks.



Individuals whose licences have expired since 2018 will also be able to renew them for up to ten years, according to Loke. This flexibility is provided as a result of circumstances such as the Covid-19 pandemic and being stranded abroad. This campaign, however, will only be in effect until December of this year. Those who have failed to renew their licence after three years are forced to reapply for a new licence.


Gallery

Tagged:

licence renewal
driving licence
Malaysia driving licence
JPJ
Share This Article

Written By

Anis

Previously in banking and e commerce before she realized nothing makes her happier than a revving engine and gleaming tyres........

Share via

Related News

Auto News

No Extra Requirements For Senior Citizens To Renew Licences - JPJ

JPJ stated that senior citizens would not be subject to any extra criteria to renew their driving licences.

19-12-2024
Auto News

MOT: Disabled Are Not Prohibited From Driving & Applying For A PSV Licence.

Transport Ministry verifies that disabled drivers can drive and apply for PSV licence required for e-hailing permits.

Auto News

JPJ Will Soon Issue Updated IDP That Meets Latest Global Format

JPJ will soon switch to and issue new International Driving Permit (IDP) format that meets latest global standards.

06-05-2024
Auto News

JPJ Hopes To Tackle Unlicensed Underage Driving Issue Through Advocacy

Advocacy is critical in addressing the issue of schoolchildren illegally driving, says JPJ.

30-11-2023
Auto News

One Theory Exam For Motorcycle And Car Licences Soon - Loke

Theory examinations for individuals taking their motorcycle and car driver’s licence tests may be standardised soon, says Loke.

28-03-2023
Auto News

Government Mulling 10-Year Driving Licence Renewals - Loke

The government is considering allowing drivers to renew their licences for up to ten years says Loke.

23-02-2023
Auto News

JPJ Detects Fake Driving Licence Fraud

Scams involving fake driving licences are growing on social media according to JPJ.

06-02-2023
Auto News

Fake Licence Scam, 20 Cases Detected By JPJ

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has effectively detected a fraud syndicate, which offers driving licences without having to take proper classes.

11-11-2022

Latest News

Auto News

KPDN Probes SG Driver Sighted Pumping RON95 in Johor

KPDN is probing a viral incident where a Singapore-registered car was seen pumping subsidised RON95 fuel.

Auto News

Traffic Diversion On Bukit Gambir-Tangkak From Aug 5

Traffic along the NSE near Tangkak will be diverted in both directions from Aug 5 for bridge construction.

04-08-2025
Auto News

1,489 Summonses Issued in VEP Enforcement Operation – JPJ

JPJ has issued a total of 1,489 summonses during an enforcement operation on VEP at the JB-Singapore land border.

04-08-2025
Auto News

No Green Light Yet For Cross-Border Ride-Hailing Between SG, JB.

Singapore holds off on cross-border ride-hailing plans, opting instead to improve its existing taxi scheme with Malaysia.

04-08-2025
Auto News

RM110 Million Collected from Special Plate Sales Since 2023 – MoT

A total of RM110 million has been collected from sales of special number plates since 2023, the Transport Ministry says.

04-08-2025
Auto News

Nanta: 80% of Accidents Driver-Linked, Road Budget 70% Short

With 80% of accidents linked to drivers, the Works Ministry still grapples with limited funds to fix and rebuild roads.

Auto News

LRT3 Shah Alam Line Opening Could Be Delayed to Oct 31 – Report

The LRT3 Shah Alam line opening could be delayed until Oct 31 instead of the planned launch date of Sept 30.

04-08-2025
Auto News

ETS to JB Sentral ‘On Track’, But Not Quite There Yet

KTMB says electrification works between Kluang to JB Sentral are ongoing and the extension will proceed once conditions are met.