Frequently Ask Questions

Road tax (also known as vehicle tax or “cukai jalan”) is a mandatory government fee that vehicle owners must pay to legally operate a motor vehicle on public roads.

Road Tax rates are based on several factors:

  • Engine capacity (cc) for petrol and diesel cars
  • Power output (watt) for electric cars
  • Vehicle Type
  • Geo Location

You can check rates via the JPJ portal or Roadtax Calculator Malaysia.

No, we are unable to renew our road tax without Insurance.

You can renew your road tax up to 2 months (60 days) before its current expiration date.

Renewing early does not change your original anniversary date. Your new road tax will simply be extended from the previous expiry date, giving you a buffer without penalty.

Saloon vehicles (sedans) have a separate trunk compartment, while non-saloon vehicles encompass various body styles like hatchbacks, SUVs, and coupes that may not have a distinct trunk and offer different design and versatility.

For non commercial vehicle, road tax only available to renew for either 6 months or 1 year (12 months) only. You are unable to renew non commercial vehicle road tax more than 12 months. You also not able to renew road tax by monthly.

No, you are not allow to use an East Malaysia road tax rate for a vehicle driven in Peninsular Malaysia permanently.

Starting February 1, 2026, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) no longer issues physical printed road tax slips or stickers for private vehicles. Physical Road Tax Sticker only available for Foreigner’s Vehicle and Company Registered Vehicle.

For private registered vehicle, you can display your digital road tax / e-LKM via the MyJPJ Apps. However, if you still want or need a physical copy for peace of mind, or for an authorized driver, you can easily print one yourself.

You can share your e-LKM / digital road tax to the driver via MyJPJ Apps