E-Testing for Malaysia drivers licence aims to reduce bribery and combat corruption, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke
There will be JPJ officers observing the performance of those taking the e-Testing from a control booth via remote monitoring
MALAYSIAN Transport Minister Anthony Loke introduced the e-Testing for driver exams, which will allow driving exams to be conducted without an examination officer being physically present in the exam car.
Speaking at a press conference for the launch of the initiative on Wednesday (6 March), Loke highlighted that the new method serves as a measure to prevent instances of corruption involving officers from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and applicants.
“Reducing officer-candidate interactions will decrease the chance of corrupt behaviour. Implementing e-Testing will not only enhance the integrity and credibility of the driving test and JPJ but also streamline the process for candidates and officers," he said.
Loke expressed optimism that the new system would enhance the integrity of the JPJ driving test process and bolster the efficiency of driving institutions.
“After this, no one can claim anything about a 'kopi-o' licence,” he said.
The implementation of e-Testing will start at three driving institutions across the country at the beginning of April 2024. The three institutions will be Selangor's Surfine Hitech Driving Institution, Johor's Berjaya Bhd Driving Training Centre and Penang's Institut Lima Bintang Abadi Sdn Bhd, Penang.
It will then be gradually rolled out nationwide over the next six years.
How will e-Testing work?
Candidates will undergo their practical examination (KPP02) in vehicles outfitted with sensors and cameras. There will be JPJ officers observing their performance from a control booth via remote monitoring.
There will be no officer seated alongside the candidate during the test.
Loke also posted additional information about the e-Testing through a Facebook post. For example, candidates selecting e-Testing would have the opportunity to promptly retake any failed sections of KPP02 on the same day, without any extra fees.
The candidates will also need only to retest the sections that they failed, rather than taking the whole test again. Those that do not choose the e-Testing method will need to retake the whole driving test.
Loke said that the e-Testing could facilitate the processing of up to 150 candidates daily for their KPP02 at a driving institute, requiring only two JPJ officers to oversee operations from the control room.
These candidates will also be given priority in waiting queues ahead of standard manual test candidates as well as receive a RM10 rebate when acquiring their Learner’s Driving Licence (LDL).
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