Attention all Malaysian driver’s license holders!
Every Malaysian driver’s license has an expiry date and once it expires, it must be renewed or else you will not be allowed to drive. If the license holder does not renew the license within a specific period, the license will be cancelled. Affected persons must retake driving test.
Lesen Belajar Memandu (LDL) can be renewed every 3 or 6 months for a maximum of 2 years and will be cancelled if the P driver’s license is not obtained within 2 years.
The Lesen Memandu Percubaan (PDL) is valid for 2 years, after which it can be renewed as a regular driver’s license. After the P license expires, it must be renewed as a regular driver’s license (CDL) within 1 year, otherwise a new test may be required.
In addition, the regular driver’s license (CDL) must be renewed within 3 years of expiration or you may have to retake the test.
1. LDL
a. Can be renewed every 3 months or 6 months
b. Maximum 2 years, if you do not get your P permit within 2 years, it will expire after 2 years.
2. PDL
a. 2 years, after 2 years you can replace it with a regular driver’s license
b. After the PDL expires, you have to renew it to CDL within 1 year, otherwise you may need to retake the test.
c. You have to go to JPJ to renew it.
3. CDL
a. You must renew your driver’s license within 3 years of its expiration or you may have to retake the test.
