The Kejara driver license points system has been confirmed to undergo a major overhaul, with the revamped system set to be completed in the first half of next year, with enforcement components expected to be rolled out in the second half of 2026, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said, according to a report by The sun.
“Previously, if people didn’t pay their summons, demerit points were never recorded. That defeats the purpose. You end up discouraging people from paying. In the end, bad drivers were still walking around freely without being punished,” Loke told the News.
To enforce compliance, the updated Kejara system will be fully integrated with the MySikap platform and directly linked to the renewal of driver’s licenses and road tax, the report said. “People who fail to pay after a certain period will be blacklisted. They will not be able to renew their driver’s license or renew road tax. Only then will the demerit point system come into effect,” Loke said.
The Kejara points system will also be integrated into the MyJPJ mobile app, allowing motorists to check their points and receive alerts when they are at risk of having their license suspended.
One of the biggest breakthroughs, the Transport Minister said, is the government’s success in securing the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) agreement to standardize traffic compound rates, a first in Malaysian enforcement history, the report said.
From January 1, 2026, the rates for traffic fines will be uniform for all authorities; there will be no more periodic discount campaigns and early payment of summons will be rewarded, while late payments will be charged the full amount, the report said.
“Never before have we had an integrated composite system. PDRM used to have its own rates and its own discounts. This reform is long overdue. Without consistency, enforcement becomes ineffective,” Loke said.
According to the report, the Ministry of Transport and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) have been imposed a strict timeline for the implementation of system upgrades, supplier arrangements and backend integration. “These are crucial issues. We cannot wait too long. Internal processes are being accelerated so that the updated Kejara system is completed in the first half of next year and then gradually rolled out,” he added.
Regarding criticism of the 50% citation discount, the Secretary of Transportation stated that it was a practical measure to clear years of outstanding fines before new enforcement efforts begin. “This is an amnesty period. We do not encourage rule breaking. I have already warned that if there are any outstanding summonses in January, you will be blacklisted,” Loke said.
In July, it was confirmed by JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli that the review of the Kejara points system is in the final review stage, who stated that it will take some time to implement the changes as it involves addressing legal aspects and making necessary changes.
Loke agrees with criticism of the Kejara system for being ineffective, and the Transport Minister believes the restructured points system will ultimately deter serial offenders and take dangerous drivers off the road. “We are rebuilding it from the ground up. Next year, Malaysians will see a very different enforcement landscape,” the Transport Minister said.
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