911 obtain B2 licences under government-subsidised Stampin MyLesen programme

KUCHING (Feb 7): A total of 911 individuals, including a senior citizen, have obtained their B2 motorcycle driving licences through the government-subsidised Stampin MyLesen B2 programme.

Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said the programme reflects the government’s commitment to inclusiveness and social welfare.

Under normal circumstances, he said, the cost of obtaining a B2 licence is approximately RM250, with candidates required to pay the same amount again if they fail the test on their first attempt, increasing the financial burden on the public.

“Under this programme, the government subsidises the related costs, and participants only need to pay a minimal fee to complete the certification process,” he said when launching the programme at SJKC Sam Hap Hin in Kota Sentosa here.

Chong said the government is proactively bearing the costs to assist more individuals in obtaining B2 driving licences, in line with efforts to ensure that every motorcyclist is properly licensed and more responsible on the road.

With a valid licence, he said, motorcyclists are better protected during daily commuting or work-related travel.

“They no longer need to worry about enforcement issues or claiming insurance compensation in the event of an accident,” he said.

He added that a driving licence enables individuals to legally work, commute, send family members to school, and even earn a living.

Chong expressed hope that the programme could be extended to benefit more people and urged eligible teenagers to wait patiently for their turn rather than riding illegally.

He also advised those who had obtained their licences to be mature, law-abiding, and responsible road users.

“Make full use of this opportunity provided by the government for the right purposes — for education, work and improving your lives,” he said.

According to Chong, the programme not only provides access to B2 licences but also instils a sense of responsibility and road safety awareness among participants.

He emphasised that a driving licence is not just a qualification but a significant responsibility, not only to oneself but also to one’s family and other road users.

Noting that many parents were under the hot sun while their children completed the tests, he said he was pleased to see the participants successfully obtain their licences.

He reminded new licence holders to practise road courtesy, warning that accidents caused by negligence could result in serious consequences for the families involved.

Among those present were Sarawak Road Transport Department director Norizan Jili and Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board chairman Michael Kong.