Digital road tax and licence: Here's what you need to know

KUALA LUMPUR: Effective Friday, Malaysian private vehicle owners will no longer need to display their motor vehicle licence (commonly known as road tax) or carry a copy of their driving licence. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said drivers can obtain digital copies of the two documents on the Road Transport Department’s (RTD) portal or MyJPJ application, which may be downloaded from the App Store, Play Store or Huawei App Gallery. While some motorists hailed the announcement, others cited concerns such as security and accessibility. Loke addressed some of the issues during a press conference yesterday and in a Facebook post.