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Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
MyLesen B2 gives 663 Miri students safer ride to school
Lee (eleventh left) poses for a photo with JPJ officers, driving academy representatives and students. MIRI (July 13): A total of 663 secondary school students from 18 schools across Miri have successfully participated in the MyLesen B2 Programme, organised by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) Miri at Dewan Dato Permaisuri in Permyjaya here. The special programme enabled eligible students to undergo the required tests and obtain a B2 motorcycle licence at a subsidised fee of only RM250 – a significant reduction from the original cost of RM750, with RM500 covered by the government. Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, who officiated the event, said the programme was initiated out of concern for the students' safety- especially those who ride motorcycles to school without a valid licence or proper safety gear. 'I am deeply worried when I see students going to school on motorcycles without a licence or safety equipment. This endangers both themselves and other road users,' said Lee, who is also the Senadin assemblyman. 'That's why I brought this issue to JPJ at both the state and federal levels to find a solution,' he added. Lee also reminded students of the serious risks involved in traffic accidents and urged them to prioritise road safety. 'Everyone wants to be safe – who doesn't? When you follow traffic rules and ride carefully, you are not only protecting yourself but others as well,' he said, emphasising the importance of both theory and practical training in the licensing process. Students were given a traffic regulation briefing and required to sit for a theory test, and those who passed would proceed to practical motorcycle training and a final test conducted by JPJ. Lee noted that the programme is also open to B40 community members and others without a motorcycle licence. He added that the Ministry is evaluating the possibility of expanding the initiative to other areas if demand continues to grow. 'A driving licence is more than just a document; it symbolises awareness and responsibility. I truly appreciate the cooperation of JPJ, schools, and parents in making this programme a success,' he said. The MyLesen B2 Programme is part of a wider national effort to enhance road safety and reduce the number of unlicensed and underage motorcyclists on Malaysian roads. Also present at the event was JPJ Miri chief enforcement assistant Abdillah Mohamad, who represented Miri JPJ chief Fifi Suhesty Asmuni. lead miri motorcycle MyLesen B2 Programme students
The Star
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Govt adds 10,000 more MyLesen spots for poor students to get free B2 licence
SEREMBAN: An additional 10,000 secondary school students from poor families will be able to apply for the free motorcycle licence under the government's MyLesen B2 Programme this year, says Anthony Loke Siew Fook. He said the Transport Ministry has agreed to add to the 15,000 spots initially approved for this year due to the overwhelming response. "Under Budget 2025, the government had agreed to bear the cost to provide free Class B2 motorcycle licences for 15,000 Form Four and Five students from B40 families. "However, in the first six months of this year, we received 15,191 applications and 14,581 students, or 97% from the allocated quota, have already participated in the programme," he told reporters after handing over the B2 license to students here on Thursday (July 10). He said the additional 10,000 spots will cost the ministry another RM3.5mil. It costs RM350 for each participant to sit for tests and to obtain a valid license. The cost, he said, will be borne by the ministry through its various initiatives. Loke, who is also Seremban MP, said of the 10,000 additional spots, 1,000 will be reserved for Negri Sembilan as the ministry had received an overwhelming response from applicants here. Separately, Loke also advised school authorities to check if students who rode motorcycles had a valid license. "We need to get schools to help provide us with the information, as we want to help students from B40 families to obtain a license. "Any student who rides into the school compound must be asked to provide such details," he said. Loke reiterated that this was not to penalise the students but to help the Road Transport Department identify and license them. Asked if the ministry would revoke the licences of those who benefited from the programme but participated in illegal racing or committed other traffic violations, Loke said he supported the move. "We are giving them free licences because our intention is to help them. "If they are involved in other undesirable activities on the road, then we will revoke the licence," he said, adding that this was important as they would not only be endangering their lives but the safety of other road users as well.
