Government announces vehicle license aid for Malaysian youth

The Malaysian government has recently announced its latest initiative to bear the cost of, among others, the B2 motorcycle license category.

The 2023 Driver’s License Assistance for Malaysians was announced during the presentation of the 2023 Budget in an effort to help B40 youth.

According to Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Government will cover the cost for the B2 driver’s license. This is because based on vehicle usage statistics, there are still many Malaysians who use vehicles on the road without having a valid driver’s license.

The initiative aims to not only help the B40 youth group but also improve the country’s economic development from the aspect of public transport.

The government agrees to bear the cost of paying to get a driver’s license for the following categories:

• B2 motorcycle license
• Taxi license
• Bus license
• E-hailing license

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be Malaysian Citizens
• Applicants must be 16 years old and above.
• The applicant has never taken out a license before
• Applicants are mentally and physically healthy
• The applicant has no disability
• The applicant’s name has never been blacklisted by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the Road Transport Department (JPJ)

Are there costs incurred?

While the government has announced that it will be bearing the license fee, applicants would need to foot a minimal fee for relevant services. Those who are eligible to receive this assistance only need to pay RM250 of the original total price to obtain a license which is around RM750.