Introduction
Renewing your car road tax isn’t just routine — it’s mandatory to keep your vehicle legally on the road. Without a valid road tax, you risk fines from JPJ or PDRM, and even your insurance coverage may become invalid. This Roadtax guide explains every step, required document, and estimated cost based on your vehicle type in Malaysia.
1. What Is Car Road Tax (Cukai Jalan)?
Road tax, or cukai jalan, is an annual fee imposed by JPJ (Road Transport Department) to legally allow vehicles to operate in Malaysia. It serves as proof that the owner has paid the necessary road usage tax according to the vehicle’s engine capacity and type.
2. How to Renew Car Road Tax in Malaysia
Nowadays, there are several convenient ways to renew your road tax:
| Method | Platform | Benefit | Processing Time |
| JPJ / MyJPJ | Over-the-counter or MyJPJ app | Free for digital version, no extra fees | Instant (digital) |
| Pos Malaysia | Selected branches | Convenient for users without internet access | 1–3 working days |
| MyEG | Website | Easy, includes physical delivery | 2–5 working days |
| Bjak | Online portal | Renew both insurance + roadtax together | 2–5 working days (physical) / instant (digital) |
3. Documents Required for Road Tax Renewal
Before renewing, prepare the following:
- Active car insurance policy or cover note
- IC copy (vehicle owner’s identification)
- Vehicle registration card (original or eGeran copy)
- Valid driving licence
If you’re using an online platform like Bjak, all these can be uploaded digitally.
4. Estimated Roadtax Costs by Vehicle Type
Roadtax rates depend on engine capacity, vehicle type, and region. Here’s an estimate:
| Vehicle Type | Engine Capacity (cc) | Estimated Cost (Peninsular RM) | Sabah & Sarawak (RM) |
| 1.3L car | 1300cc | 70 – 90 | 20 – 40 |
| 1.6L car | 1600cc | 90 – 120 | 40 – 60 |
| 2.0L car | 2000cc | 380 – 440 | 100 – 120 |
| Commercial vehicle | – | Based on weight & class | Based on weight & class |
5. Digital vs Physical Road Tax — Which Is Better?
Since 2023, JPJ has introduced digital roadtax or e-LKM through the MyJPJ application, which this roadtax guide explains.
- Digital Roadtax: Free, No risk of loss, accessible through smartphone.
- Physical Roadtax: Still available for those who prefer window stickers, but incurs a delivery fee (around RM10 via Bjak).
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I renew road tax without insurance?
A: No. You must have an active insurance policy before JPJ approves your road tax.
Q: Can I renew roadtax after expiry?
A: Yes, However, if more than 1 year expiry, PUSPAKOM inspection is required if you wish to renew roadtax online.
Q: How long does digital road tax activation take?
A: Instantly after JPJ confirms payment.
Conclusion
With digital platform renew your roadtax online can never be simpler. To make it even simpler, you can always renew your insurance with add-on for digital roadtax, and once your policy is active your roadtax will follow suit and be updated in your MyJPJ application when it’s active. However, if you’re always unsure for the roadtax price you can always follow this roadtax guide to calculate online before renewing your insurance and roadtax.
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