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The Star
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
B40 folk in Sibu get help in obtaining motorcycle licence
Lau says a motorcycle licence is a ticket to economic survival. The Class B2 Motorcycle Licence Assistance (BLM) programme received an overwhelming response in the Lanang constituency in Sibu, Sarawak. The 1,650 participants from the B40 group obtained their licences to enable mobility and promote socio-economic improvement of low-income communities. Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng described the programme as a catalyst for change at the grassroots level, enabling participants to access job opportunities in the rapidly growing transport and delivery sector. The programme not only removes the cost to obtaining a licence, but also has a direct impact on the ability of the B40 group to participate in the gig economy and delivery-based jobs. 'This is the inclusive approach we want – not only meeting daily needs but also providing space for the people to build a better life. 'A motorcycle licence is not just a piece of paper, it is a ticket to economic survival,' said Lau at the closing of the programme. The BLM programme, which is run by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), was implemented last year in Sarawak. The oldest participant was 72 while the youngest was 16. Lau also expressed her appreciation of the roles of enforcement agencies such as JPJ, police and Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP), which educate and ensure compliance with road laws. 'We want everyone to return home safely. 'That is why the government's target to reduce road deaths by 50% by 2030 is a humanitarian responsibility,' said the Lanang MP. JPJ Sarawak director Norizan Jili and JPJ Sibu branch head Nurul Fairezzah Safri were among those present.
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
S'wak: Over 3k secure class B2 motorcycle licences via MyLesen
SIBU: More than 3,000 people from Sarawak's B40 low-income group have obtained probationary motorcycle licences this year under a government assistance programme to improve mobility and safety. State Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Norizan Jili said the MyLesen initiative has helped 3,708 individuals secure Class B2 Probationary Driving Licences (PDL). Of these, 1,650 participants came from the Lanang parliamentary constituency alone. At the programme's closing ceremony at SMK Sacred Heart Hall today, he said the department planned to expand the initiative further, noting that 13,370 people benefited from it last year. Lanang Member of Parliament and Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng officiated the event. Norizan noted that MyLesen is part of the Transport Ministry's corporate social responsibility (CSR) drive, designed to help low-income individuals access affordable licensing while promoting road safety and legal awareness. He added that the programme also supports the national goal of halving road accident fatalities by equipping participants with basic traffic discipline and compliance skills to improve their day-to-day lives. He also urged participants to drive responsibly, follow traffic laws and assist JPJ by reporting vehicles with non-compliant number plates through the MyJPJ app.
