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Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Seri Shaharuddin Khalid, has said that no action will be taken against the more than two million Malaysians whose driving licences and road tax have expired since the movement control order (MCO) was enforced.

 "Since March 18 and as of June 14, a total of 2,119,653 road tax and 2,184,508 driving licenses are yet to be renewed.”

"However, JPJ will not take action as they (drivers and vehicle owners) are exempted from renewing their driving licences and road tax under the MCO period," he told a press conference on 17 June.

The drivers with road tax and driving licenses that have expired would  be exempted as long as the recovery MCO was in effect until Aug 31. The affected drivers must have valid insurance while on the road. Public are encouraged to renew their road tax online .

JPJ would continue to take action against other traffic offences such as speeding, using mobile phones when driving, using the emergency lanes and not wearing seat belts.

The leniency does not give the right for one to take it for granted, plan ahead and renew your road tax and license if you must. With more leniency, comes more responsibility. 

Info via thestar