Seremban: The Ministry of Transport (MOT), through the Road Transport Department (JPJ), has increased the quota for the MyLesen B2 programme by 10,000 this year, with a total allocation of RM3.5 million. Minister Anthony Loke stated that this decision follows the encouraging response to the initial 15,000 quota, which was almost fully taken up, with 14,581 participants. Notably, 97 percent of these participants are youths.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Loke discussed the programme’s success with JPJ earlier this year. Nearly 15,000 participants have already benefited from the initiative in its early phase, with the quota nearly exhausted within the first six months. The decision to expand the quota by 10,000 nationwide is supported by allocations provided through ministry initiatives, starting mid-year.
The cost for each participant to obtain the licence is RM350. Loke urged schools to assist in identifying students who ride motorcycles without a licence, as these students are the primary targets for this initiative. The goal is to help them obtain a licence, preventing young individuals from riding motorcycles to school without one. The involvement of schools is crucial in this regard, he emphasized.
The announcement was made after the presentation of the state-level MyLesen B2 driving licences, which was attended by JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli and Negeri Sembilan JPJ director Hanif Yusabra Yusuf. Loke, who is also the Seremban Member of Parliament, highlighted the programme’s role in reflecting the government’s commitment to supporting the B40 low-income group. The initiative aims to improve socio-economic status and household income through job opportunities, particularly in the gig economy, while also producing competent and safe drivers.
Additionally, Loke mentioned that the initiative allows the target group to obtain a Class B2 motorcycle licence legally and affordably. He reiterated the importance of proper licensing and training, reminding that riding without a licence is illegal and dangerous. Driving institutes are tasked with ensuring that individuals in the programme are properly trained.
Loke expressed hope that young recipients of the licence would act as ambassadors within their communities. He encouraged them to promote road safety awareness, the importance of obeying traffic rules, and to encourage prudent, careful, and responsible riding.