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Travel proof requirement no longer required by JPJ

maviko — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:43:00 +0800

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PETALING JAYA: Starting tomorrow, Malaysians will no longer need to show proof of overseas travel to apply for a physical driving licence.

The transport ministry today said a physical licence will cost RM20 for Malaysians and RM100 for non-citizens.

“Members of the public have the option to apply for a physical licence at all road transport department (JPJ) counters and UTC centres nationwide, with applications no longer limited to specified categories,” it said in a statement.

The move comes amid the government’s ongoing push to digitise driving licences under a policy introduced in February 2023. The initiative allows drivers to maintain a virtual licence and renew it via the MyJPJ app without visiting JPJ offices.

The ministry said the new measure is aimed at reducing bureaucratic procedures and providing Malaysians with more convenient options.

Previously, applicants had to show proof of international travel, such as flight tickets, to obtain a physical card.

The ministry also confirmed that existing groups eligible for a free physical licence — including senior citizens aged 60 and above, holders of Class A1 and A licenses, and registered persons with disabilities — will continue to receive the card at no cost.

The transport ministry and JPJ urged the public to take full advantage of the digital driving licence through the MyJPJ app for a faster, smoother, and more convenient experience.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...driving-licence

<WTA> Maybank Passbook Update Machine

maviko — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:17:27 +0800

Has Maybank discontinued their passbook update machine services? I noticed for quite a while now that these machines have "disappeared" from most of their branches in the Klang Valley.

Thx.

Tune Money set to roll

maviko — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 13:26:29 +0800

Looks like Mr. Tony is diversifying his business...

http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?f...19&sec=business

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Tune Money set to roll

By Leong Hung Yee

KUALA LUMPUR: Tune Money Sdn Bhd (Tune Money), which is owned by AirAsia Bhd group chief executive officer Datuk Tony Fernandes, will start offering financial products and services in June for the mass market.

"We will start with insurance products and we expect the web portal, Tune Money.Com, to be ready then," founder and director Fernandes said.

"Tune Money.Com will revolutionise online financial services for Asian consumers, offering a variety of no frills value for money and easily understood financial products. The services will be offered in Malaysia before we venture into other markets in the region," he said after the signing of an agreement between LogicaCMG and Tune Money.Com yesterday.

Under the agreement, LogicaCMG, Europe's second-largest listed information technology (IT) services company by market capitalisation, would provide and implement the hardware for production and staging servers as well as design, develop and implement the portal and its components.

According to Fernandes, the portal will offer personal financial services and products that allow consumers to deploy a range of services and enjoy the convenience of online transactions.

On the company's financial performance, he said it was hard to say when the company would be making profits but he hoped Tune Money would break even "as quickly as possible''.

Fernandes said Tune Money was in negotiations with CIMB Bank, which was expected to buy a stake in the company. Tune Money is 100% owned by Tune Ventures Sdn Bhd, in which Fernandes is a substantial shareholder.

Tune Money director Dennis Melka said the products to be offered via the portal would be "between 35% and 75% cheaper than similar products available elsewhere.'' He said there company would also offer personal finance services.

"We are currently working on finding the right types of products. We see a tremendous potential in South-East Asia to lower the price of personal financial services to make products more affordable and tap the largely untapped insurance market in this region."