Next month will see the introduction of the new high-security driving licence, which will feature improved security measures and durability. The new style licence replaces the current laminated one, which has been around since 1989.
According to reports, the new licence will begin being issued from July 15 at all Road Transport Department (JPJ) offices nationwide, though post office branches will only start issuing them from November.
Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the new licences will be printed using thermal transfer technology, and that a high security holographic layer would protect the driver's information and photograph.
He said that the details on it would be printed in both Bahasa Malaysia and English to allow international recognition, and added that the switch to the new licence will not involve an additional fee – it will be maintained at RM30 a year.
The new licence will be implemented for all private vehicles owners, including car and motorcycle users for both probationary and competent driving licence categories, the reports add. A change to the new licence is not compulsory as long as the current one has not expired.
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