PETALING JAYA: Motorists can now renew their driving licence and road tax via the MyJPJ application from Feb 1, says Anthony Loke (pic).

       On driving licences, the Transport Minister said on Tuesday (Jan 2) that the feature is only open to Malaysians, adding that a RM5 rebate will be given to those renewing their driving licences digitally.

       He announced this while on his working visit to the Selangor Road Transport Department in Shah Alam and added that those renewing their licences digitally between Feb 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 will be eligible for the rebate

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       He added that this is to encourage more Malaysian motorists to use the e-services to renew their licenses.

       "This initiative is only for Malaysians only and is not extended to to foreign nationals or any pass, long-term permit. MyKAS Card, MyPR Card holders." said Loke.

       Loke also said that the online renewal of licenses will be implemented in stages with the first phase being for privately-owned vehicles belonging to Malaysians.

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