Major Overhaul of Kejara Demerit Points System Set for 2026 Roll-Out

Malaysia will introduce a stronger and stricter Kejara system in 2026 after the government confirmed that the current version is no longer effective, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. 

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The Malaysian driving licence demerit points system, Kejara, is set for a major revamp, with the upgraded system expected to be completed by the first half of next year and enforcement components scheduled for roll-out in the second half of 2026, Transport Minister Anthony Loke has confirmed, according to a report by The Sun Daily.

“Previously, if people didn’t pay their summons, the demerit points were never recorded. That defeats the purpose. Bad drivers still roamed free without being penalised,” Loke told the news outlet, highlighting the need for a stricter and more integrated system.

The revamped Kejara system will be fully integrated with the MySikap platform and directly linked to driving licence and road tax renewals. Drivers who fail to settle their summonses within a set period will be blacklisted, preventing them from renewing licences or road tax, effectively enforcing the demerit system.

Additionally, Kejara will be connected to the MyJPJ mobile app, allowing motorists to check their demerit points and receive warnings if they are at risk of licence suspension.

Standardised Traffic Summons Rates

One of the key reforms, Loke said, is the government’s successful agreement with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to standardise traffic summons rates for the first time in Malaysia. From 1 January 2026, traffic summonses will have uniform rates across all agencies, eliminating periodic discount campaigns. Early payment of summonses will be incentivised, while late payments will incur the full amount.

“Never before have we had an integrated compound system. PDRM used to have their own rates and their own discounts. This reform has been long overdue. Without consistency, enforcement becomes ineffective,” Loke explained.

Strict Timeline for Implementation

A strict timeline has been imposed on the Transport Ministry and Road Transport Department (JPJ) for system upgrades, vendor appointments, and backend integration. Loke emphasised that these processes are being expedited so that the revamped Kejara system is ready by the first half of next year and gradually rolled out thereafter.

Addressing criticism of the recent 50% discount for outstanding summonses, Loke described it as a one-off amnesty period aimed at clearing years of unpaid compounds before the new rules take effect. He warned that any motorists with overdue summonses after January will face blacklisting.