2,900 Bukit Assek constituents receive motorcycle licence in MyLesen B2 programme
by Borhaniza Ali Basah · Borneo Post OnlineSIBU (Dec 15): A total of 2,900 participants took part in the MyLesen B2 Driving Licence Assistance Programme for the Bukit Assek constituency at SMK Sacred Heart here yesterday.
Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng, who officiated the event, said the programme helped ease the burden of the B40 group in obtaining a motorcycle licence.
“Through MyLesen, the cost of a B2 motorcycle licence is only RM250, compared to the market price which usually reaches RM800 to RM900.
“The difference—almost three times cheaper—gives many people, especially youths and workers, the opportunity to obtain a driving licence legally without heavy financial pressure,” he said.
Chieng said the programme also helped shape courteous, disciplined, and responsible driving attitudes while opening up opportunities for the public to comply with road traffic laws to ensure the safety of themselves, their families, and other road users.
“I believe that through programmes like this, we can produce more ethical drivers and subsequently reduce the rates of accidents, injuries, fatalities, and property damage on the roads.
“I hope all participants will make full use of this opportunity and undergo the training with full commitment to become exemplary drivers,” he said.
The programme was organised by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) Sibu branch in collaboration with Akademi Memandu Suria Sibu, and was conducted in two sessions.
The first session involved 1,800 participants, while the second session involved 1,100 participants.