Anthony Loke: Transport Ministry to ask for RM10m allocation next year to expand MyLesen programme

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BALIK PULAU, July 8 — The Transport Ministry will request an allocation of RM10 million from the Ministry of Finance next year to expand the MyLesen B2 programme to allow more...

BALIK PULAU, July 8 — The Transport Ministry will request an allocation of RM10 million from the Ministry of Finance next year to expand the MyLesen B2 programme to allow more individuals from the B40 group to obtain a motorcycle licence, says minister Anthony Loke.

He said the allocation would benefit more than 30,000 people, compared to only 9,000 individuals this year.“...

At the ceremony, a total of 293 individuals from 12 driving schools in the Barat Daya district received their motorcycle licences. Loke said the MyLesen B2 programme was also a commitment and effort of the Unity Government to assist the B40 group improve their socio-economic status and household income through opportunities in the gig economy sector and many more, adding that the programme also aimed at producing competent motor vehicle drivers.

“The effort is also driven by the government’s intention to constantly intensify road safety advocacy and enforcement activities to reduce accident rates in line with the United Nations resolution to cut road traffic deaths and injuries by 50 per cent by 2030,” he said. — Bernama

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