Kuala lumpur: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will extend the operating hours of counters handling driving licence and related services from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm on weekends. This decision follows Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement regarding the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the director-general of JPJ, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, stated that the extended counter hours will commence this Saturday and continue until October 26, 2025. The extended hours will apply to all JPJ state offices and branches nationwide. Specifically, counter hours will be extended on Fridays and Saturdays in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah, and on Saturdays and Sundays in other states.

The initiative aims to offer greater convenience and flexibility to the public, particularly those who find it difficult to renew their driving licences during weekdays. Aedy Fadly highlighted that there are currently 2.3 million Competent Driving Licence (CDL) holders with inactive status, whose licences have expired for over three years, while 15.2 million CDL holders remain active.

JPJ has reminded licence holders with expired licences for more than three years to re-sit the Driver Education Curriculum Part 2 and 3 (KPP02 and KPP03) tests at any nearby driving institute to reactivate their licences. For those whose licences have not exceeded the three-year expiration, Aedy Fadly advised immediate renewal through the MyJPJ application, MySikap portal, or kiosks, eliminating the need for in-person visits to counters.

With these measures, JPJ aims to enhance public compliance with road laws and ensure the public fully benefits from the government's initiatives. Earlier today, Anwar announced a reduction in the price of RON95 petrol to RM1.99 per litre from RM2.05 per litre, effective September 30, under the BUDI95 initiative. The subsidy is available to all Malaysians with a valid driving licence. Data from JPJ and the National Registration Department indicates that more than 16 million people are expected to benefit from this initiative.