Driving License

In Malaysia, owning a driving license is a requirement for individuals who wish to drive vehicles on the road. The Malaysian Driving License (LMM) is an official document that allows an individual to legally drive motor vehicles on the road according to the law. Types of Driving Licenses: A temporary license for driving learners Validity period: 3 or 6 months, up to a maximum of 2 years LDL holders are only allowed to drive under the supervision of a Driving Institute instructor or JPJ examiner Read more Issued after passing the practical test part 2 & 3 by JPJ and the test results have been updated and remain valid within one year PDL validity: 2 years Read more A competent license issued after the probationary license (PDL) expires if there are no summonses involving KEJARA (demerit points) Renewal period for citizens: minimum 1 year up to a maximum of 10 years if not blacklisted Renewal period for non-citizens: minimum 1 year up to a maximum of 5 years if not blacklisted Read more about CDL license application Conductor Malaysian citizens only 18 years old and above A conductor license is required for individuals working as bus conductors in public service vehicles (Sabah & Sarawak only) Malaysian citizens only 21 years old and above A license to drive public transport vehicles such as taxis, buses, e-hailing, mini buses/vans Malaysian citizens only 21 years old and above A license to drive goods vehicles such as heavy motorcars (lorries), motorcars, and motorcycles

The Malaysian Driving License (LMM), issued by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), is divided into several classes according to the type of vehicle. Malaysian Driving License (MDL) [accordion] 1. Eligibility 16 years old and above Holder of an OKU (Disabled Persons) card certified by the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) Not blacklisted by JPJ or PDRM Must undergo a medical check-up by a qualified medical practitioner Must obtain confirmation from JPJ’s Automotive Engineering Division for vehicle modifications for OKU Eligibility: 17 years old and above Holder of an OKU card certified by JKM Not blacklisted by JPJ or PDRM Must undergo a medical check-up by a qualified medical practitioner Must obtain confirmation from JPJ’s Automotive Engineering Division for vehicle modifications for OKU Eligibility: 16 years old and above Physically and mentally healthy Not blacklisted by JPJ or PDRM Must meet JPJ’s requirements Eligibility: 16 years old and above Physically and mentally healthy Not blacklisted by JPJ or PDRM Must meet JPJ’s requirements Eligibility: ● 17 years old and above ● Physically and mentally healthy ● Not blacklisted by JPJ or PDRM ● Must meet JPJ’s requirements Eligibility: ● 21 years old and above ● Holder of a Competent Driving License (CDL) Class D for at least 1 year ● Physically and mentally healthy ● Not blacklisted by JPJ or PDRM ● Must meet JPJ’s requirements Lesen Vokasional Purpose: To drive public service vehicles such as taxis, rental cars, e-hailing, buses, and school vans. Eligibility: 21 years old and above Holder of a valid Competent Driving License (CDL) Class D/DA (for taxis) Holder of a valid CDL Class D for more than 1 year (for buses) Must undergo a medical check-up by a qualified medical practitioner Not blacklisted by JPJ or PDRM Must meet JPJ’s requirements Purpose: To drive goods vehicles such as heavy motorcars (lorries), motorcars, and motorcycles. Eligibility: 21 years old and above Holder of a valid Competent Driving License (CDL) in the relevant class (B2/B/C/D/E/E1/E2) for more than 1 year Must undergo a medical check-up by a qualified medical practitioner Must meet JPJ’s requirements

Here is the general process to obtain a motorcycle or motorcar license (Class B2/B or D/DA): 1. Register with an Accredited Driving Institute Choose a driving institute registered with JPJ. Attend the theoretical course under the Driving Education Curriculum (KPP01). 2. Sit and pass the Road Traffic Law Test Part 1 3. Receive a Learner’s Driving License (LDL) Issued after passing the theoretical test (Part 1). Valid for practical driving training. 4. Undergo practical driving training on circuit and public roads Circuit training (6 hours) and road training (10 hours) according to JPJ’s curriculum. Must complete the minimum training hours required. 5. Sit for the Driving Test Conducted by JPJ examiners. Divided into two parts: Circuit test Road test 6. Receive a Probationary Driving License (PDL) Issued after passing the Practical Test Parts 2 & 3. Valid for 2 years. Will be revoked if KEJARA demerit points exceed 20. Read more 7. Receive a Competent Driving License (CDL) After holding a PDL for 2 years, the holder must convert it to CDL within 1 year. The license will be revoked if suspended 3 times under the demerit system within 5 years.

All types of licenses must be renewed according to their validity periods. Types and Renewal Periods: LDL (Learner’s Driving License): 3 or 6 months (max. 2 years) Reference: Read more CDL (Competent Driving License): 1–5 years Reference: Read more PSV/GDL/Conductor (Vocational Licenses): 1 year Rujukan: Read more Licenses that have expired for more than 3 years are invalid, inoperative and non-renewable (except for LDL). License holders will have to repeat the entire process of applying for a driving license from the beginning. PDL licenses are non-renewable after holding the license for a 2-year maturity period. Holders must convert to a CDL license within 1 year. Ways to Renew Licenses: 1. Physically (at counters): JPJ State/Branch/UTC/Mobile JPJ Counter Pos Malaysia counters Self-service kiosks 2. Online: Portal MySIKAP MyJPJ mobile app Portal MyEG Digital License: After applying/renewing LDL/PDL/CDL, drivers can use the digital version via the MyJPJ app.

The KEJARA system (Demerit Points System for Road Traffic Offences) was introduced by JPJ to educate and discipline drivers who commit traffic violations by imposing demerit points. How does KEJARA Work? Each traffic offence carries a certain number of demerit points. If the total points exceed the limit, actions such as suspension or revocation of the license will be imposed. Examples of Offences & KEJARA Points: Driving above speed limit: 6–8 points Running a red light: 10 points Not wearing seat belt: 3 points Using a mobile phone while driving: 10 points Demerit Points & Actions: 20 points: License suspended for 6 months 40 points: License suspended for 12 months 60 points: License revoked If the license is suspended 3 times in 5 years, it will be revoked, and the driver must reapply from the beginning. Demerit points will be automatically reduced by half after 1 year if no new offence is committed. Check KEJARA Points: Drivers can check their accumulated KEJARA points via: MySIKAP JPJ Nearby JPJ counters