Exemption period for road tax renewal extended to end of May 2021

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has extended the road tax renewal exemption period for private vehicles by another 2 months. The exemption period will be extended to 31 May 2021.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong made the announcement to reporters at a gotong-royong programme in Parit Raja. He also reminded road users to ensure they have valid motor vehicle insurance.

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The minister further elaborated the decision was made in light of the continuous high number of new Covid-19 cases in certain states, especially Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

He also told reporters that the ministry is coming up with a more effective way to settle unpaid road tax cases in phases. This is to avoid congestion at JPJ counters once the exemption comes to an end.

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Previously, the exemption period from February 1 to March 31 for the renewal of road tax for private vehicles was introduced on January 29 when the Movement Control Order (MCO) was reinstated in the country.

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