The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has urged youths and students benefiting from the MyLesen B2 Programme not to misuse the initiative as an opportunity to engage in illegal activities such as illegal racing.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the programme is a MADANI government initiative aimed at expanding access to legal, safe and quality driving licences, particularly among youths and low-income families.
He stressed that recipients should use the opportunity responsibly and avoid engaging in irresponsible behaviour such as illegal racing or other unlawful road activities.
Loke said the government’s broader goal is to reduce road accidents, noting that two-thirds of fatalities involve motorcyclists.
He added that the programme targets secondary school students and young Malaysians, with the aim of promoting safer and more disciplined road users.
He was speaking to reporters after officiating the MyLesen B2 Licence Handover Ceremony for Negeri Sembilan 2026.
Also present were Transport Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniyan and Road Transport Department (JPJ) Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli.
The MyLesen programme is an initiative implemented through JPJ and strategic partners to assist B40 groups, including students, in obtaining Class B2 motorcycle licences in an affordable and accessible manner.
Loke said the initiative ensures financial constraints do not become a barrier for Malaysians to obtain driving licences, while also improving compliance with road regulations and producing more responsible road users.
He also said the government is strengthening enforcement measures, where individuals involved in illegal racing involving more than two riders can now be prosecuted in court as a criminal offence rather than only being issued compounds.
He added that the new law will be tabled in the Senate next month before being gazetted.
However, he said enforcement must be supported by education and advocacy efforts, as road safety cannot rely solely on legislation.
Since its launch in 2023, about 150,000 participants nationwide have benefited from the MyLesen B2 programme.
