Renewing your roadtax in 2026 is quicker than it used to be, but a few rules have changed. The biggest one is that JPJ no longer prints roadtax slips for private vehicles owned by Malaysian citizens. Your roadtax, officially called the motor vehicle licence (LKM), now lives in the MyJPJ app.
This guide explains what to check before you renew, how to renew together with your insurance on BJAK, and what is different for foreign owners, OKU owners and EV owners.
What Has Changed for Roadtax in 2026
Digital roadtax is not new. The government announced the move to digital LKM in February 2023, and drivers have been able to show their roadtax through MyJPJ since then. 2026 is the year the printed version ended for most car owners.
No more printed slips for citizens: from 1 February 2026, JPJ stopped printing roadtax slips for private vehicles owned by Malaysian citizens, as reported by Malay Mail.
Non-citizens still get a printed slip: according to the Ministry of Transport, as quoted by The Sun, vehicles owned by non-Malaysians continue to receive printed LKM slips from JPJ.
No need to display anything: enforcement officers check roadtax status electronically using your plate number.
EV exemption has ended: the full roadtax exemption for electric vehicles ran from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2025, as announced in RTM’s report on the LKM exemption. EV owners now pay roadtax again when they renew.
Most failed renewals happen because one of these items is not in order. Check them first and the process usually takes only a few minutes.
Active car insurance or takaful: JPJ will not renew your roadtax without valid cover. The MyGOV portal lists valid vehicle insurance, your IC number and your vehicle registration number as the items you need.
Correct owner details: the registered owner’s details must match JPJ’s records.
No blacklist: unpaid summonses can lead to a JPJ or PDRM blacklist that blocks renewal.
Inspection, if required: if your roadtax has been expired for more than three years, you need to pass a PUSPAKOM inspection before you can renew, as explained in paultan.org’s 2026 renewal guide.
On BJAK, you can renew your insurance and roadtax in one checkout. Here is how it works.
1. Enter your vehicle details
Start with your car plate number and IC number. BJAK uses these details to pull up your vehicle and show insurance quotes.
2. Compare and choose your insurance
Compare quotes from different insurers and takaful operators, then pick the cover that suits you. If your current policy is still active for the roadtax period you need, you can still renew roadtax separately later. Our guide on renewing roadtax and insurance separately explains how.
3. Add roadtax and pay
Add roadtax to your order and complete payment. According to BJAK’s roadtax renewal page, your insurance is processed first, because roadtax can only be renewed after your insurance is active.
4. Check your digital roadtax in MyJPJ
Once the renewal is done, you receive a receipt and a status update. Roadtax updates usually take up to one working day, after which you can see your digital LKM in the MyJPJ app.
Non-citizen owners still receive a printed LKM slip, so the process can differ from the fully digital route used by citizens. BJAK can help foreign owners and passport holders with renewals that need a printed roadtax. Contact BJAK before you renew so the team can check what your case needs.
OKU vehicle owners
Registered OKU owners may qualify for a roadtax exemption. Based on RTM’s report, the full exemption applies to vehicles specially modified for OKU use, while unmodified vehicles qualify only if they are locally assembled (CKD) or national cars. The OKU person must hold a JKM OKU card, and the vehicle must be registered in their name, or in the name of a parent, guardian or spouse who meets the rules.
The exemption is not processed online. Apply directly with JPJ so your documents can be checked. You can still renew your insurance on BJAK, since valid cover is required either way.
Expired roadtax
If your roadtax has already expired, you can usually still renew once your insurance is active again. Driving with expired roadtax is an offence, so sort it out as soon as you can. Our guide on renewing expired roadtax online covers the details.
Roadtax Renewal Channels at a Glance
Channel
Insurance included
Best for
BJAK
Yes, compare and buy in the same checkout
Renewing insurance and roadtax together online
MyJPJ app
No, insurance must already be active
Citizens with active insurance who only need roadtax
JPJ counter
No
OKU exemptions and cases that need document checks
Conclusion
In 2026, renewing your roadtax is mostly a digital process. Make sure your insurance is active, clear any summonses, and your digital LKM should appear in MyJPJ within about a working day. Foreign owners and OKU owners have a few extra steps, so check your case before you renew.
JPJ stopped printing roadtax slips for private vehicles owned by Malaysian citizens from 1 February 2026. Vehicles owned by non-citizens still receive printed slips.
Do I need insurance before renewing roadtax?
Yes. Your car insurance or takaful must be active before JPJ will renew your roadtax. On BJAK, your insurance is processed first, followed by your roadtax.
Where can I see my digital roadtax?
Your digital roadtax (e-LKM) appears in the MyJPJ app. You do not need to display it on your car, because enforcement officers check your roadtax status electronically.
How long does roadtax renewal take on BJAK?
Payment takes only a few minutes. Roadtax updates usually take up to one working day after processing, though some cases take longer, for example when there are unpaid summonses.
Can OKU owners get free roadtax online?
No. The OKU roadtax exemption has to be applied for with JPJ so your documents can be checked. You can still renew your insurance online.
Do EV owners still get free roadtax in 2026?
No. The full roadtax exemption for electric vehicles ended on 31 December 2025, so EV owners now pay roadtax when they renew.
Nabil Farhan· · 5 min read
