Kuala lumpur: A total of 60,000 students are set to benefit from the special driving license programme for school students, MyLesen B2 Sekolah (MyB2S) 2026, involving an allocation of approximately RM18.5 million, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the strategic initiative by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), in collaboration with the Education Ministry, was implemented to strengthen road safety culture and improve compliance with laws among school students. "This programme is being implemented following the government's concern over the issue of motorcycle riders among students who still do not possess valid driving licenses, especially in rural areas. This initiative focuses on providing access to legitimate licensing while also improving competency, awareness, and compliance with road laws among the younger generation," Loke stated during the launch of the national-level MyB2S programme. The event was attended by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli.
In Johor alone, 8,200 students have been identified to benefit from MyB2S with an allocation of RM2.46 million. Of these, 1,500 students from Johor Jaya have been selected to participate in the programme. Loke advised the selected students to attend every learning session in the programme, from Part One through the completion of Part Three, before sitting for the test to ensure the licensing process can be completed.
"The government will bear the high cost for each student involved, and if it is done independently outside this programme, the cost and time required to obtain a licence will be much higher and will have to be fully borne by parents," he emphasized. Loke also highlighted that the MyB2S programme complements the existing MyLesen B2 Programme introduced since 2023, with 30,000 participants expected to benefit this year through a total allocation of RM10.5 million.
The importance of the programme is underscored by current statistics showing that more than 65 per cent of road accident deaths, or 4,500 fatalities, involve motorcycle riders and pillion passengers, the majority of whom are under the age of 30. "Most accident cases occur during peak morning and evening travel hours, either while commuting to and from workplaces or schools," Loke added.
Earlier in the event, Loke also launched the JPJ Cadet Module Book and the JPJ Cadet Management Book, developed by the JPJ Road Safety Division.