MOT: Additional 10,000 MyLesen B2 Quota For 2025

SEREMBAN, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Transport (MOT), through the Road Transport Department (JPJ), has increased the quota, by 10,000, for the MyLesen B2 programme this year, with a total allocation of RM3.5 million.

Its Minister Anthony Loke said the move was made following the encouraging response to the initial 15,000 quota, which was almost fully taken up, with 14,581 participants, 97 per cent of whom are youths, having joined the programme.

“I discussed with JPJ earlier. This year, we have implemented the programme for nearly 15,000 participants. In the first six months alone, it was almost fully taken up. Starting mid-year, we will increase the quota by 10,000 nationwide, with allocations provided through initiatives under the ministry,” he said.

  “The cost of obtaining the licence is RM350 per participant. I also urge schools to help identify students who ride motorcycles without a licence, as they are the main target group for this initiative. We want to help them get the licence; we do not want young people riding motorcycles to school without a licence. That is why the role of schools is crucial,” he told reporters today.

Loke said this after the presentation of the state-level MyLesen B2 driving licences, which was also attended by JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli and Negeri Sembilan JPJ director Hanif Yusabra Yusuf.

The Seremban Member of Parliament said that the programme reflects the government’s commitment to assist the B40 low-income group, in improving their socio-economic status and household income through job opportunities, particularly in the gig economy, while also aiming to produce competent and safe drivers.

He added that the initiative also enables the target group to obtain a Class B2 motorcycle licence legally, in an easier and more affordable manner.

“I don’t want to hear of any school students riding motorcycles without a licence. This is a reminder—riding without a licence is illegal and puts lives at risk. Driving institutes must also ensure that these individuals are properly trained,” he said.

Loke also expressed hope that the young recipients of the licence would serve as ambassadors, by setting good examples within their communities, promoting road safety awareness, the importance of obeying traffic rules, and encouraging prudent, careful, and responsible riding.

-- BERNAMA