PIAM supports the digitization of road permits and taxes; cost benefits, environmental impact

The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has released a statement supporting the digitization of road tax and driver’s license documents in Malaysia, saying the move will have a “positive impact”. poles” not only for the policyholders but also for the environment.

This follows transport minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook’s announcement last month that No longer required to display road tax stickers on the windshield of one’s vehicle, effective February 10, 2023. This has been facilitated by the ability to switch to digital road tax and driver’s license documents through via the JPJ public portal or the MyJPJ mobile app.

According to PIAM, digitization is effective in having a positive impact on the environment through the reduction of paper waste, as vehicle owners will no longer be strictly required to use road tax stickers for display purposes. In addition, moving is also cost-effective as it reduces the need to send physical documents, thereby eliminating the associated delivery fees.

Digitizing a driver’s license also gives drivers the option to travel freely without having to carry a physical license, as the document can now be accessed using digital media and digital initiatives. transformation will bring overall benefits to both the public as well as the environment, PIAM said in its statement.