An automated process that minimises human intervention could be in place from as early as next year, to prevent ​​“Kopi O” licences and “Guaranteed Pass” packages. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will roll out the automated system in stages, starting in a few months. He said the packages offered by driving schools were often far more expensive than the actual cost of obtaining the licences. On the bidding and selling of special vehicle number plates, Loke said he will stop the practice of authorising certain NGOs to sell these plates with immediate effect. “From now on, any buying of number plates must go through JPJ, without exceptions.

Source: The Star May 24, 2018 23:03 UTC