{"id":19758,"date":"2023-06-02T14:38:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T06:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=19758"},"modified":"2024-07-15T11:46:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T03:46:23","slug":"how-to-renew-road-tax-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/how-to-renew-road-tax-malaysia","title":{"rendered":"How To Renew Road Tax in Malaysia: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewing your road tax is a crucial task that every vehicle owner in Malaysia has to undertake to avoid legal issues when driving. Road tax is an annual fee imposed by the Malaysian government on all vehicles to allow them to legally operate on public roads. Failing to renew your road tax can lead to heavy fines, or even worse, the confiscation of your vehicle. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of the process of renewing your road tax in Malaysia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will guide you through everything you need to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/how-to-renew-road-tax-malaysia\"><strong>how to renew your road tax<\/strong><\/a> in Malaysia.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"601\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"601\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">What Is Road Tax?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Why Is It Important to Renew Your Road Tax?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">When Should You Renew Road Tax in Malaysia?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">Road Tax Renewal Documents Required<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\">When Do You Need to Renew Your Road Tax?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\">Road Tax Renewal Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7\">Where to Renew Road Tax?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#8\">Road Tax Renewal Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#9\">Remember to Renew Your Road Tax Before It Expires!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"1\"><strong>What Is Road Tax?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road tax is a tax that vehicle owners must pay to the Malaysian government in order to legally operate their vehicle on public roads. The road tax amount depends on the type of vehicle and its engine capacity. The road tax is also calculated based on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpj.gov.my\/web\/main-site\/kenderaan1\/-\/knowledge_base\/kenderaan\/panduan-pengiraan-kadar-lkm-\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a few factors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as engine capacity (CC) and types of vehicle ownership.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\"><strong>Why Is It Important to Renew Your Road Tax?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewing your road tax is essential for several reasons. Firstly, it is a legal requirement in Malaysia. Driving without a valid road tax is an offense that can lead to heavy fines, demerit points, or even imprisonment. Secondly, renewing your road tax ensures that your vehicle is roadworthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-eu-aragoneses-16946691.jpg\" alt=\"how to renew road tax malaysia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-eu-aragoneses-16946691.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-eu-aragoneses-16946691-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-eu-aragoneses-16946691-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-eu-aragoneses-16946691-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-eu-aragoneses-16946691-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-eu-aragoneses-16946691-696x365.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-eu-aragoneses-16946691-1068x561.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The road tax fee also goes towards maintaining and improving the country&#8217;s road infrastructure, ensuring safer roads for all users. Lastly, a valid road tax serves as proof that your vehicle has been registered and is safe to be driven on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3\"><strong>When Should You Renew Your Road Tax in Malaysia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Malaysia, the road tax must be renewed annually. Failure to renew your road tax before the expiration date can lead to a hefty summon, and your vehicle may be impounded.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4\"><strong>Road Tax Renewal Documents Required<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the necessary documents required for renewing your road tax in Malaysia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Original Vehicle Registration Card<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first and most crucial document required for renewing your road tax in Malaysia is the original vehicle registration card. It is essential to ensure that the registration card is not expired, damaged, or lost. If the card is lost or damaged, you need to apply for a new one from the Road Transport Department (JPJ).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/rc-vs-voc.jpg\" alt=\"vehicle registration card and voc sample\" width=\"969\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/rc-vs-voc.jpg 969w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/rc-vs-voc-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/rc-vs-voc-768x555.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/> <b>Read more:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/replace-your-lost-car-grant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost Your Car Grant? Here are 3 Ways You Can Replace It<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Valid Insurance Cover Note<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important document required for renewing your road tax in Malaysia is a valid insurance cover note. It is mandatory to have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/car-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your vehicle before renewing your road tax. If your insurance policy is about to expire, make sure to renew it before applying for road tax renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read more: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/car-ncd-transfer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Transfer Your NCD &amp; Carry Your Insurance Savings Over to Your Next Car<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Valid Identity Card (MyKad) Or Passport of the Registered Vehicle Owner<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to provide a valid identity card (MyKad) or passport (for non-Malaysians) of the registered vehicle owner while renewing your road tax in Malaysia. It is essential to ensure that your MyKad is not expired and is in good condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (if applicable)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re renewing your road tax for an e-hailing vehicle, you need to provide an e-hailing vehicle permit. The permit is issued by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) and is mandatory for all e-hailing drivers in Malaysia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Lorry or Commercial Vehicle License (if applicable)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re renewing your road tax for a lorry or commercial vehicle, you need to provide a valid lorry or commercial vehicle license. It is mandatory to have a valid license before applying for road tax renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. PUSPAKOM Inspection Certificate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before renewing your road tax, you need to get your vehicle inspected by Puspakom. You need to provide a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/what-is-a-puspakom-b5-report\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PUSPAKOM inspection report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which confirms that your vehicle is roadworthy and meets the safety standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/shutterstock_1526303297.jpg\" alt=\"how to renew road tax, Puspakom Inspection Center\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/driving-license-in-malaysia\">Types of Driving License in Malaysia<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5\"><strong>When Do You Need to Renew Your Road Tax?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must renew your road tax before its expiration date. The expiration date can be found on your current road tax disc or vehicle registration card. If you fail to renew your road tax before the expiration date, you risk being fined and having your vehicle impounded.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"6\"><strong>Road Tax Renewal Fees<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The road tax renewal fees depend on the type of vehicle and its engine capacity. The fees are calculated based on the duration of validity, which is usually one year. You can check the exact amount of your road tax renewal fees on the MyEG or JPJ e-Services portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Where to Renew Your Road Tax?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several places where you can renew your road tax in Malaysia:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Online Renewal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-7191157.jpg\" alt=\"how to renew road tax malaysia, lady using a laptop\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-7191157.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-7191157-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-7191157-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-7191157-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-7191157-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-7191157-696x365.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-7191157-1068x561.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can renew your road tax online via MyEG or MySIKAP. To renew your road tax online, you will need an account on either MyEG or MySIKAP, and you must provide a valid vehicle registration number as well as your MyKad or passport number. You can pay for your road tax renewal using your credit or debit card.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Post Office Renewal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can renew your road tax at any post office in Malaysia. To renew your road tax at a post office, you just need to make sure that your car insurance has been renewed and bring along your identity card or passport. You can pay for your road tax renewal at the post office using debit or credit card.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>JPJ Branch\/UTC Renewal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can renew your road tax at any JPJ branch in Malaysia. To renew your road tax at a JPJ branch, you will need to bring your vehicle registration card and your identity card or passport. You can pay for your road tax renewal using debit or credit card.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"8\"><strong>Road Tax Renewal Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewing your road tax in Malaysia is a simple process that can be done in three ways: online, at a post office, or at any JPJ branch near you. Let&#8217;s take a look at each method in detail:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Renew Road Tax Online in Malaysia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online renewal is the most convenient and quickest way to renew your road tax in Malaysia. To renew your road tax online, you need to have the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A MyEG account OR a MySIKAP account<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your identity card (IC) or passport (for non-Malaysians)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid insurance policy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have these prepared, follow these simple steps to renew your road tax online:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>A) Via MyEG:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/how-to-renew-road-tax-malaysia\/road-tax-renewal\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33939\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/road-tax-renewal.jpg\" alt=\"how to renew road tax malaysia myeg\" width=\"1427\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/road-tax-renewal.jpg 1427w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/road-tax-renewal-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/road-tax-renewal-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/road-tax-renewal-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/road-tax-renewal-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/road-tax-renewal-696x398.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/road-tax-renewal-1068x611.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1427px) 100vw, 1427px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the MyEG website (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myeg.com.my\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.myeg.com.my\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and create an account or log in if you already have one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the &#8220;Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan&#8221; option, then select \u201cRoad Tax Renewal\u201d, and select your vehicle type.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your identity number (MyKad, MyKas, MyPR, Passport, Army, Police and ROC Number), your full name, vehicle registration number, and select your renewal period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify your vehicle details and insurance information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the payment using a credit or debit card.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>B) Via MySIKAP:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/how-to-renew-road-tax-malaysia\/mysikap\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-33940\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mysikap.jpg\" alt=\"how to renew roadtax malaysia mysikap\" width=\"1591\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mysikap.jpg 1591w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mysikap-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mysikap-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mysikap-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mysikap-1536x603.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mysikap-150x59.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mysikap-696x273.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mysikap-1068x420.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1591px) 100vw, 1591px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the MySIKAP website (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/public.jpj.gov.my\/public\/login.zul\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/public.jpj.gov.my\/public\/login.zul<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and create an account or login if you already have one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the &#8220;Kenderaan&#8221; option, then select \u201cPembaharuan Lesen Kenderaan Motor (LKM)\u201d, and input your vehicle registration number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify your personal and vehicle details as well as insurance information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the payment using a credit or debit card.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Post Office Renewal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewing your road tax at a post office is another easy way to renew your road tax. To renew your road tax at a post office, you need to have the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your identity card (IC) or passport (for non-Malaysians)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid car insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, just follow these simple steps to renew your road tax at a post office:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the nearest post office that provides road tax renewal services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide your identity number or passport number to the post office personnel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the payment using a credit or debit card.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have made the payment, you will receive a road tax sticker that you should display on your vehicle&#8217;s windshield.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>JPJ Branch\/UTC Renewal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To renew your road tax at a JPJ branch, you&#8217;ll need to bring along the following documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your identity card (IC) or passport (for non-Malaysians)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your vehicle registration card (VOC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid copy of your car insurance cover note<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/861px-Jabatan_Pengangkutan_Jalan.svg_.png\" alt=\"Road Transport Department (JPJ) Logo\" width=\"861\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/861px-Jabatan_Pengangkutan_Jalan.svg_.png 861w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/861px-Jabatan_Pengangkutan_Jalan.svg_-287x300.png 287w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/861px-Jabatan_Pengangkutan_Jalan.svg_-768x803.png 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/861px-Jabatan_Pengangkutan_Jalan.svg_-150x157.png 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/861px-Jabatan_Pengangkutan_Jalan.svg_-300x314.png 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/861px-Jabatan_Pengangkutan_Jalan.svg_-696x728.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 861px) 100vw, 861px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the JPJ branch, approach the counter for road tax renewal and take a number from the queue. Once your turn arrives, present all the required documents to the officer in charge. They&#8217;ll verify your documents and update your vehicle&#8217;s information in the system. You&#8217;ll then be asked to pay for your road tax renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment for road tax renewal can be made using your credit or debit card. The cost of road tax renewal varies depending on your vehicle type and engine capacity. The officer in charge will inform you of the exact amount to be paid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve paid for your road tax renewal, the officer will issue you a new road tax sticker. This process usually takes a few minutes. Make sure to check that all the details on the road tax sticker are correct before leaving the JPJ branch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"9\"><strong>Always Remember to Renew Your Road Tax Before It Expires!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is compulsory for vehicle owners to pay an annual road tax in order to legally operate their vehicles on public roads in Malaysia. This is essential to ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy, for maintaining and improving the country&#8217;s road infrastructure, and to avoid legal issues while driving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not renewing your road tax before the expiration date can lead to hefty fines or even impounding of your vehicle. We hope that this article will provide you with everything you need to know in order to successfully renew your road tax. Do remember to bring the required documents and your debit\/credit card since government agencies no longer accept payment by cash. Better check the expiry date for your road tax now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Check-credit-score.jpg\" alt=\"Woman looking at document\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Check-credit-score.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Check-credit-score-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Check-credit-score-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Check-credit-score-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Check-credit-score-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Check-credit-score-696x364.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Check-credit-score-1068x559.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to sell your old car or upgrade to a new one, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\">carsome.my<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/news.carsome.com\/mobile-app-download\">download our app<\/a> to browse through up to 30 brands of quality pre-owned CARSOME Certified cars that have been professionally refurbished to ensure safety beyond standards, complete comfort, and refurbished aesthetics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All CARSOME Certified cars also come with a one year free warranty as well as five days money back guarantee for your peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renewing your road tax is a crucial task that every vehicle owner in Malaysia has to undertake to avoid legal issues when driving. 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