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Is it true that those above 65 are required to undergo medical and eye tests in 2024 to renew their driver’s licence?
*The issue first arose in September 2021.
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Loke: No need for senior citizens to undergo eye, medical tests to renew driver’s licence next year
By Jeremy Veno on July 20, 2023, Thursday at 5:44 PM
KUCHING (July 20): Federal Minister of Transport Anthony Loke said there is no requirement at the moment for those above 65 years old to undergo eye tests and medical evaluation to renew their driver’s licence in 2024.
He was responding to a message which is circulating on WhatsApp claiming that senior citizens would need to undergo such checks to renew their driver’s licence next year.
“No such requirements by the JPJ (Road Transport Department),” said Loke in a text message to The Borneo Post.
In the viralled message, it was explained in detail on how to extend the validity of a driver’s licence at the ‘Warga Emas’ counter at the JPJ office.
It is believed that the message is to remind anyone above 65 years old to quickly extend their driver’s licence now instead of waiting for next year when the ‘new requirements’ of medical checks kick in.
The message also explained the payment details and which counter to visit at the JPJ office to complete the extension validity of a driver’s licence.
https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/07/20/loke-no-need-for-senior-citizens-to-undergo-eye-medical-tests-to-renew-their-drivers-licence-next-year/?utm_source=Newswav&utm_medium=Website
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Received via WhatsApp:
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Hi seniors, those above 65 yrs will need to get eye tests & medical from 2024 to get your driving licence re-newed.
Go to jpj now to get your licence extended at the warga Emas counter. We just did it. Very fast. Less than 15 mins.
Mine expires 2027 so they extended till 2034. Rm30/yr. pay with credit card. Very easy.
- At jpj pj, go to the right door -enquiry to get your number.
- Then go to pintu B to warga Mas counter & give your driving licence & pay.
- Then go a counter on the left to give the guy your ic. Wait for him to give u your new driving licence.
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*The issue first arose in September 2021.
Do the Malaysian police want to take away our driver’s licence just because they think we are too old?
Posted on September 25, 2021 byweehingthong
Bernama reported that RMP was suggesting to the government to limit the issuing of driving licence to senior citizens because, among the factors contributing to accidents was the fact that senior citizens are driving when they are not completely healthy. Senior citizens should undergo a health check-up as well as getting a doctor’s letter earlier to confirm they are fit to drive.
The Edge
Proposal to limit issuing driving licence to senior citizens not discussed — IGP
Bernama / Bernama
September 25, 2021 16:45 pm +08
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 25): The proposal to limit the issuing of driving licence to senior citizens has not yet been discussed in detail.
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the proposal was raised by Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Azisman Alias on Friday.
He said the call was his personal suggestion at JSPT level only and it has not been discussed in detail.
“JSPT, a department of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) involved in ensuring road safety has always looked at various aspects to improve road safety in the interest of the people.
“Any introduction of new methods would only be implemented after undergoing the study process as well as being decided by all interested parties,” he said in a statement on Saturday.
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weehingthong 
65 and over..needs their Driving License taken off the road. They are too old to drive. It’s their health that is risky and avoid accidents that could even kill a dog.
Ban all over the world, to saves lives..