[UPDATED] No need for road tax display for M’sian-owned private cars, bikes: Loke

KUALA LUMPUR – Effective today, it is no longer a must to display road tax stickers on private vehicles owned by Malaysians as the government moves towards digitalising services provided by the Road Transport Department.

In a press conference at the Transport Ministry in Putrajaya, minister Anthony Loke said the move will be enforced in stages, first involving private vehicles and motorcycles owned by Malaysians.

He added this meant that Section 20 of the Road Transport Act on the display of motor vehicle licences will no longer be enforced.

In this meantime, this ruling does not apply to motor vehicles belonging to companies, vehicles owned by foreign nationals, commercial vehicles and public service vehicles.

The phase one implementation currently does not apply to learner’s licence, vocational licence (PSV/GDL/KON), foreign nationals holding Malaysian driving licence, and international driving permit (IDP).

Malaysians are encouraged to download the MyJPJ mobile app or go to the department’s public portal for digital displays of their respective motor vehicle and driving licences.

“For drivers and vehicle owners who are not yet ready for digital displays, they can still obtain and continue the practice of displaying the road tax sticker and using physical driver’s licences in the interim period.

“With the digitalisation, crowded conditions and long queues at the JPJ counter will be eased while contributing to increased productivity and people’s comfort,” said Loke.

Previously, Loke had announced that a more efficient and convenient road tax acquisition mechanism would be introduced this year.

Road tax stickers became a topic of fierce discussion on social media due to their dismal quality.

Among the complaints are that they become blurry before the road tax period is over, and that they leave glue residue on a car’s windshield when removed.

In addition, long queues and waiting times at RTD counters also continue to draw the ire of users. – The Vibes, February 10, 2023