JPJ Urges More B40 Students to Seize MyLesen B2 Opportunities

ALOR SETAR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is calling on more secondary school students from the B40 income group to participate in the second phase of the MyLesen B2 program, which offers free motorcycle licenses to eligible applicants.

JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the initiative, which recently received an additional 10,000 slots as announced by Transport Minister Anthony Loke, aims to help more underprivileged students aged 16 and above commute to school legally and safely.

“We are targeting more secondary school students from the B40 group so they can ride to school with a proper license,” he told reporters during the Kedah state MyLesen B2 license handover ceremony on Sunday.

Aedy Fadly said JPJ, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and state education departments, has reviewed several matters to expand the program to the school level. He also expressed hope that the government would increase next year’s allocation, citing the overwhelming response from the public.

The government allocated 15,000 slots in phase one of the program, which began in February this year. MyLesen B2 is designed to help low-income individuals obtain a free Class B2 motorcycle license, with the goal of improving mobility, employment prospects, and road safety.

Addressing questions on lowering the legal age for obtaining a driving license, Aedy Fadly said only the government has the authority to decide on such a move.

“Currently, the minimum age for a motorcycle license is 16, and 17 for a car license. Lowering the age would require thorough preparation at driving institutes and consideration of parental concerns,” he said.