Candidates To Take Online Theory Classes For Vocational Driving Licence

The Malaysian government has announced theory tests for Vocational Licence, namely the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Licence (PSV) and Goods Driving License (GDL) will be abolished.

This means that drivers will no longer have to take the theory examinations as it will be replaced with online classes in order to obtain vocational driving licences, according to The Star. 

“However, candidates applying for the PSV Licence category for buses and GDL for articulated lorries are still required to undergo training and pass the practical test before they can get the licence,“ Loke said during a press conference recently.

The minister further said that theory classes for all Vocational License categories will be offered through an online system. It’s either through a platform by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), the Driving Institute (IM) or a qualified intermediary business company regulated by JPJ.

In that sense, the IM or intermediary business companies are required  to utilise only the online Vocational Licence theory class teaching module or syllabus set by JPJ. 

“JPJ will set the conditions and regulations on the qualification of online platform providers and regulate the theory classes to ensure the legitimacy and integrity of candidates,“ 

He added that the data and information on the attendance of candidates will be integrated with the MySIKAP system so that the Vocational Licences can be issued directly to candidates without being in need of their physical presence at the JPJ counter.

Within six months, he said the theory class syllabus for all Vocational License categories, especially involving e-hailing and taxi services will be reviewed and improved by JPJ and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS)