How to Renew Road Tax in Malaysia in 5 Easy Steps

How to Renew Roadtax in Malaysia

1. Gather Relevant Documents

Make sure you prepare all of your documents before you start any renewal.

• IC/NRIC or passport
• Active motor insurance (minimum third-party) for the period you’re renewing
• Payment method (online banking/cards; counters accept cards/cash)

Our recommendation: You can renew within 2 months of expiry without changing your renewal cycle. 

Source: JPJ

2. Confirm Vehicle Inspection Status

You don’t need an inspection for most private vehicles.

Inspection is required if you drive a commercial vehicle (periodic PUSPAKOM) or if your road tax has expired for more than 3 years (special inspection).

How to check:

• Use PUSPAKOM / MyPUSPAKOM (website or app) to view status and book slots.

What if it’s expired?

• Book the earliest available slot online.
• Some centres allow limited walk-ins; pre-festive periods (Raya/CNY) fill up fast.
• Minor issues ( brakes/lights) may require re-inspection, so leave buffer time.

3. Select Renewal Channel

Choose the method that best fits your schedule, either online through an app or walking to your nearest JPJ office is accepted.

A) MyJPJ (app/portal)

• No document upload needed: select vehicle → pay.
• Renewal and payment happen instantly.
• Your digital road tax (e-LKM) appears in the app and you can download a copy.
  

B) mySIKAP (JPJ web portal)

• Renew online via browser, pay in the same session.
• Receipt/e-LKM details available after payment.

C) In-Person Options

• JPJ counters: Ideal if facing document errors or system issues.
• Pos Malaysia branches: Convenient for many locations nationwide.
• Bring your ID and insurance details to avoid repeat trips.

Other Renewal Platforms (Optional but Convenient)

Third-party services can bundle insurance + road tax and add delivery/perks.

• Bjak: Bundle with door delivery
• PolicyStreet Drive+: Membership with promos/rebates
• Qoala / Fatberry: Quick price comparisons & checkout

4. Complete Payment and Confirmation

Don’t just click and close, make sure payment is confirmed and your renewal is issued.

Accepted payment methods:

• FPX (online banking)
• Credit/debit cards
• Some channels also accept e-wallets

What happens after payment?

Online:

• Your e-LKM is viewable in MyJPJ.
•  You can download a PDF/receipt for your records.

Offline / In-person: Staff complete the renewal, then you’ll receive a receipt and, where applicable, a printed LKM.

Important: Double-check the expiry date and registration number before logging off or leaving the counter. Keep a soft copy (and a printout if you prefer).

5. Display or Store Roadtax as Applicable

Make your road tax accessible, it’s your legal proof on the road when you encounter a roadblock or special inspections.

For Malaysian individual private vehicles (most cars):

• No physical windscreen sticker required since (digital road tax).
• Keep your e-LKM in MyJPJ; you can also save a PDF/screenshot for quick access (Google Drive/iCloud).

For Vehicle Categories that still require physical LKM:

• Company-owned private vehicles (registered under a company/LLP/enterprise).
• Vehicles owned by foreign nationals (expats, foreign students).
• Commercial / goods vehicles (lorries, vans, pickup trucks used for goods).
• Public service vehicles (PSV) (buses, taxis, hire cars, e-hailing vehicles)

Extra step that helps: Tell your insurer you’ve renewed so their system reflects the new expiry, handy for future claims.

Penalties for Not Renewing Road tax

It goes without saying that driving without valid road tax can lead to fines, compound notices, or vehicle impoundment.

Driving Without Valid Road Tax (LKM)

• Offence: Driving a vehicle with no active road tax.
• Law: Road Transport Act (RTA) 1987, Section 23(1)
• Penalty: Up to RM2,000 fine

Misusing the Road Tax Licence

• Offence: Using the vehicle outside the allowed conditions (private car used for business)
• Law: RTA 1987, Section 23(2)
• Penalty: RM1,000–RM10,000 fine, or up to 2 years’ jail, or both

Not Displaying the Road Tax (LKM)

Applies to commercial, company-owned, or foreign vehicles where e-LKM is not accepted yet

• Offence: Failing to display the physical LKM
• Law: RTA 1987, Section 20
• Penalty:
  • First time: Up to RM2,000 fine or 6 months’ jail
  • Repeat: Up to RM4,000 fine or 12 months’ jail, or both

No Insurance? That’s a Big Problem

• Offence: No valid third-party motor insurance
• Law: RTA 1987, Section 90(1)
• Penalty:
  • Up to RM1,000 fine
  • Up to 3 months’ jail, or both
  • Possible 12-month licence suspension

Not Driving? Declare It “Off-Road”

If you’re not driving, declare your vehicle as “tidak digunakan” to JPJ. This avoids being fined for not renewing when the vehicle is idle and is not active on the road.

• Warning: If you drive after declaring it off-road, that’s another offence
• Penalty: RM300 to RM5,000 fine (RTA s.15)

For serious or repeated violations, JPJ can seize your car under Section 64 of the RTA

No road tax or insurance = Up to RM3,000 in fines + possible invalid claims if an accident happens.

✅ Renew early, not urgently.
✅ If not using the car, declare it off-road to JPJ.
✅ Make sure your insurance is valid.

Conclusion on How to Renew Roadtax in Malaysia

Renewing your road tax in Malaysia doesn’t have to be stressful or confusing. Early action helps avoid costly penalties, saves you from family snickering and a JPJ saman.

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