Malaysia Seeks Brunei’s Recognition For Digital Road Tax

According to Transport Minister Anthony Loke, extensive talks about Malaysia's digital road tax will take place with the Bruneian government, Malay Mail reported.

This was a reaction to problems faced by drivers from Malaysia at the border with Brunei, where the authorities required hard copy road tax documentation even though the country had switched to an electronic system.

After serving as the keynote speaker at the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak's annual convention today, Loke declared, "We will initiate detailed talks with the Brunei government to address this issue and ensure our digital road tax is recognised."

He highlighted the ease of use provided by the digital road tax, which can be accessed via the MyJPJ mobile application.

“This is a step towards digitalising services provided by the Road Transport Department (RTD),” he added, highlighting the initiative launched by his ministry in February.
Physical stickers on cars are no longer necessary because drivers can view their road tax data on their mobile devices using the MyJPJ app.


The discussion surrounding Malaysia's digital road tax provides insights into the complex dynamics of the digital transformation of government services and the need for global cooperation to support these developments.

In order to facilitate more efficient interactions between citizens and businesses, it highlights the necessity of having a standardised digital process across borders.