It is not mandatory for drivers to download the MyJPJ application even as the Road Transport Department (RTD) moves to digitise its services.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke clarified that the application is merely an option for drivers to get a digital copy of their road tax and driving license, but there is no penalty if they fail to show the digital road tax.
“Enforcement officers can verify the road tax status and driving licence through their enforcement device,” he said in an FAQ yesterday.
He added that people who don’t have smartphones or reliable internet access shouldn’t worry, since they can still get physical copies of their road tax and driving licence as before.
Loke announced yesterday morning that privately owned vehicles of Malaysian citizens will no longer need to display road tax stickers, as part of the RTD’s digitisation efforts.
The sticker must still be displayed on company vehicles, foreign-owned vehicles, as well as commercial vehicles, including public transportation.
Meanwhile, learner’s permit holders, vocational licence holders, and foreigners who either have Malaysian driving licences or international driving permits will have to still carry their physical driving licenses.
Loke said drivers can obtain digital copies of their road tax and driving license either through the RTD’s MySikap online portal or the MyJPJ app. However, both services have become inoperable since the announcement was made.
In his FAQ last night, Loke said this was due to large numbers of people trying to register for the service at the same time.
“I realise that in any process of change, it will take time to adapt and some people will not agree with the changes.
“I respect all views and will try to manage the change as best possible. Me with my team at the Transport Ministry and RTD will try to improve on these weaknesses during this process of change,” he added. - Mkini
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