How to Renew Your Roadtax for 6 Months in Malaysia

Many car owners assume roadtax always has to be renewed for a full year. That is not the case. JPJ allows eligible private vehicles to renew their motor vehicle licence (LKM), better known as roadtax, for either 6 months or 12 months.

A 6-month renewal can help when money is tight, when you plan to sell the car soon, or when your insurance only has a few months left. This guide explains how it works, where you can do it and what to check before you pay.

Can You Really Renew Roadtax for Only 6 Months?

Yes. JPJ’s renewal guidance sets the renewal period at a minimum of six months and a maximum of one year, as cited by Motorist. The 6-month option depends on your eligibility and vehicle category, so it may not appear for every vehicle.

There is one important condition. Your car insurance or takaful must cover the whole LKM period you apply for. If you choose 6 months of roadtax, your policy has to stay active for at least those 6 months.

Insurance and roadtax are still two separate things. Our guide on renewing roadtax and insurance separately explains how the two renewals fit together.

When a 6-Month Renewal Makes Sense

A shorter renewal is not better or worse than a yearly one. It simply suits certain situations.

• You are selling or scrapping the car soon: there is less reason to pay for a full year if you will not keep the car that long.
• You want to spread out costs: paying for half a year at a time can make roadtax easier to fit into your monthly budget, especially for cars with larger engines.
• Your insurance has limited time left: because the policy must cover the whole LKM period, a 6-month renewal can work when your insurance does not cover a full year ahead.
• You are unsure about your plans: for example, if you may move overseas or stop using the car for a while.

The trade-off is admin. You will need to renew twice a year, so set a reminder before each expiry date. Driving with expired roadtax is an offence.

Before You Renew: Quick Checklist

• Check your roadtax expiry date: you can see it in the MyJPJ app. According to Motorist, JPJ allows LKM renewal up to two months before the expiry date.
• Make sure your insurance is active: the policy must be issued, not just quoted, and its vehicle number, owner ID and policy period must match JPJ’s records.
• Clear any blacklist: unpaid JPJ or PDRM summonses can block renewal.
• Have your details ready: the MyGOV portal lists your IC number, vehicle registration number and valid vehicle insurance as the items you need.

Where You Can Renew Roadtax for 6 Months

Since 5 October 2026, you can no longer renew roadtax through MyEG. RinggitPlus lists the channels that remain open for roadtax renewal:

• The MyJPJ app
• The JPJ portal
• JPJ counters and kiosks
• JPJ mobile counters
• Post offices

Not every platform offers the 6-month option. Some third-party services, including BJAK, currently renew roadtax for 12 months only, so use MyJPJ or a JPJ counter if you specifically want 6 months. Read more about the changes in our article on the new options after MyEG.

How to Renew Roadtax for 6 Months on MyJPJ

MyJPJ is the easiest way to renew for 6 months, because you can do everything from your phone. Here is the general flow.

1. Download the MyJPJ app and sign in with your MyKad number.
2. Go to the motor vehicle licence (LKM) section and select your vehicle.
3. Choose to renew your roadtax.
4. Select the 6-month renewal period.
5. Check the amount shown, then pay online.
6. Wait for your digital roadtax (e-LKM) to update in the app.

Menu names in the app may change after updates, so follow the on-screen options if they look slightly different. The MyGOV portal lists debit or credit card and FPX online banking as the payment methods for LKM renewal.

Most renewals show up quickly, but some can take longer to appear. Our guide on how long renewed roadtax takes to appear in the JPJ system explains what to do if yours does not update.

Renewing at a JPJ Counter

If you prefer to deal with an officer in person, you can renew at a JPJ counter. Bring your identity document, or the registered owner’s details if you are renewing on their behalf.

Make sure your insurance has been bought and is active for the full 6 months before you go. If your vehicle needs an inspection, for example because it has been inactive for a long time, bring a valid PUSPAKOM report as well.

Do You Still Need a Printed Roadtax?

For most car owners, no. LKM digitalisation for private vehicles began nationwide on 10 February 2023, according to Motorist’s e-LKM guide. From 1 February 2026, JPJ stopped printing roadtax slips for private vehicles owned by Malaysian citizens, as reported by Malay Mail.

After you renew, open MyJPJ and check your vehicle’s e-LKM to confirm the new expiry date. RinggitPlus notes that company-owned cars and cars registered to non-citizens still need to display a physical roadtax.

If someone else drives your car, MyJPJ lets the registered owner share a valid e-LKM with a family member or another driver. You can learn more in our complete guide to JPJ digital roadtax (e-LKM).

6-Month vs 12-Month Roadtax at a Glance

Point	6 months	12 months
How often you renew	Twice a year	Once a year
Payment each time	Smaller amount	Larger amount
Insurance needed	Active for at least the 6-month period	Active for the full 12-month period
Where to renew	MyJPJ, JPJ counters and other JPJ channels	MyJPJ, JPJ channels and platforms such as BJAK
Best for	Short-term plans or tighter budgets	Less admin and fewer reminders

What About E-Hailing Vehicles?

E-hailing vehicles follow different rules. Since 30 January 2026, e-hailing owners can renew roadtax for one to five months as well as the usual 6 or 12 months, as reported by Malay Mail. This option only applies while the vehicle stays registered as an e-hailing vehicle, and renewal still depends on the e-hailing permit, inspection report and insurance.

Conclusion

Renewing roadtax for 6 months is a useful option if you want smaller payments or do not plan to keep your car for a full year. Use MyJPJ or a JPJ counter, and make sure your insurance covers the whole roadtax period before you pay.

If you prefer to renew for a full year, BJAK lets you compare car insurance from different insurers and takaful operators and renew your 12-month roadtax in the same checkout. You can also check what to do if your insurance and roadtax expire on different dates.