Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook has confirmed that the Government will proceed with the implementation of digital driving licences and road tax, despite some ongoing public requests for physical documents. While users can still print their digital licences and road tax at their discretion, the minister assured that there would be no review of the digital initiative.
Addressing the Dewan Rakyat today, Loke announced that starting in the coming year, a new option will be available for those wishing to obtain a physical driving licence card, though this will likely come with an additional cost.
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Responding to a question from Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh, the Member of Parliament for Ledang, who asked about the success of the digital initiative and its financial benefits, Loke shared encouraging statistics. Since the launch of the MyJPJ app two years ago, it has amassed over 13.7 million downloads, with 10.7 million users having registered for the JPJeID feature. Currently, there are more than 10 million active users of the app.
Loke further revealed that as of 31 October 2024, MyJPJ has generated nearly RM121 million in revenue from users renewing their road tax and driving licences through the platform. Despite this success, the Transport Minister acknowledged ongoing public dissatisfaction from those still preferring physical documents.
To address these concerns, Loke explained that his Ministry will launch an initiative early next year, allowing individuals to print physical driving licences, although there may be an associated cost for this service. While Loke did not provide specifics on the pricing or other details, he expressed confidence in the benefits of digitalisation, citing the savings from not having to print physical documents.
“The shift to digital has proven to be efficient and cost-effective, but we recognise that some individuals still prefer the traditional physical documents,” Loke remarked, adding that further announcements would be made in the near future regarding the printing initiative.
This move highlights the Government's commitment to modernising services while acknowledging the needs and preferences of all road users.
