No physical road tax for private vehicles: Apr 18–May 18
No Physical Road Tax for Private Vehicles from Apr 18 to May 18?
In a surprising move, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that from April 18 to May 18, no physical road tax (LKM) will be issued for individual private vehicles in Malaysia. The reason? A supplier printing issue that’s caught the department off guard.
But don't worry—your vehicle is still legally allowed on the road as long as your road tax is renewed digitally. All enforcement officers have been notified, so you won’t be penalised during this period if your e-LKM is valid.
What You Need to Know
This only affects individual private vehicles.
Commercial vehicles and company-owned cars still require physical road tax.
Make sure your digital road tax is valid via MyJPJ or Motorist App.
If you're caught in a jam with this transition, now might be the perfect time to sell your car online and upgrade.
Skip the Paper Trail—Sell Your Car the Smart Way
With things going digital, why not sell your used car the same way? Whether you’re looking to sell car Malaysia, jual kereta terpakai, or simply want to know your car’s value, the Motorist Malaysia app has you covered.
- Free car valuation
- Instant offers from dealers
- Sell car online hassle-free
- Insurance kereta and road tax services
- Stay alert with traffic camera Malaysia updates
Even scrap car options if your ride's ready for retirement
Why This Matters
With Malaysia petrol prices fluctuating and more vehicle services moving online, you need to stay ahead. No physical road tax? No problem. But maybe it's a sign to upgrade your ride, switch to something fuel-efficient—or just cash out while demand for used cars is still strong.
TL;DR – Here’s What You Can Do:
Renew your road tax digitally
Use Motorist Malaysia to check status
Consider whether now’s the right time to sell your car
Get your insurance Malaysia sorted online too!
Going paperless doesn’t have to be scary download the Motorist App and let it handle everything from jual kereta to traffic updates!
Read More: Driving in Malaysia as a Foreigner? Here's What’s New in 2025
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