10-05-2025
Motorbike licence programme boosts road safety, helps more S'wakians ride legally, says Lanang MP
Lau takes a closer look at a JPJ-compliant rider's vest at the closing ceremony of the BLM for the Lanang constituency. With the MP are (from right) Norizan and Nurul Fairezzah. — Photo by Peter Boon
SIBU (May 10): The Class B2 Motorcycle Licence Assistance Programme (BLM) is a step forward towards reducing the number of unlicensed riders on the road.
In stating this, Lanang MP Alice Lau has noted that one of the benefits is the education given to the riders advocating the practice of safe behaviours on the road.
'Additionally, obtaining a licence requires them to learn about the process, including the laws and everything else involved,' she told reporters when met after attending the closing ceremony of the BLM for the Lanang parliamentary constituency, at SMK Sacred Heart here today.
This initiative by the Transport Ministry through the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is one of the government's efforts to provide assistance to the B40 (low-income) group in obtaining a Class B2 motorcycle licence.
Meanwhile, JPJ Sarawak director Norizan Jili said since the programme's implementation in early last year, a total of 13,370 participants had received their B2 licences.
'In 2025, a total of 3,078 residents across Sarawak have successfully obtained their licenses.
'The number of participants will continue to be increased from time to time based on the set conditions and criteria,' said Norizan.
Also in attendance was JPJ Sibu branch chief Nurul Fairezzah Safri. Alice Lau BLM Class B2 Motorcycle Licence Assistance Programme Sibu
