Posted in Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam /
Automatic conversion for the Malaysian B2 (below 250 cc) motorcycle licence to the B Full (unlimited capacity) will begin October 1, 2024. This was announced by Malaysian Minister of Transport (MOT) Anthony Loke during a press conference and applies to current holders of the B2 and B1 motorcycle licence, with conditions.
Cost of the conversion is RM160 as service charge at any accredited driving institute. The course will consist of a practical test, information on safe riding and how to handle a large capacity motorcycle with a Qualified Training Officer (QTO) at the driving institute being the final determinant of a candidate’s competency.
Candidates undergoing the conversion need to have a clean licence with no blacklist, unpaid summons, business restriction or any outstanding cases under Act 333 of the Road Transport Act 1987. “This conversion course is important to ensure the ability and competency of any person wanting to ride a large capacity motorcycle as well as their safety,” said Loke.
According to Loke, the individual must have held the B2 or B1 motorcycle continuously for the last 10 years at a minimum. Additionally, the individual should also make a self declaration they are physically and mentally fit to ride a motorcycle in the B licence class.
Additionally, the B1 motorcycle licence will be folded in the B licence. “Beginning October 1, there will no longer be a B1 licence offered by the Road Transport Department (JPJ),” said Loke.
Current holders of the B1 licence may choose to remain in that licence category or convert their licence to B by attending the course. Loke added this was because the number of applicants for the B1 licence decreased over the years with most opting to apply directly for a B licence.
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Mohan K Ramanujam
Coming with diverse and extensive experience in heavy engineering, Mohan enjoys making anything with wheels go fast, especially motorcycles. His weapon of choice is the Desmoquattro engine, and he has a penchant for anything with a dash of Italian design. Strangely enough, he insists he's a slow rider.
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Ben Yapon Aug 02, 2024 at 3:35 pmneed to wait 10 years… LOL… so those who got their license at age 16 and now age 26 can a superbike.
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- Dah Menang Semuaon Aug 02, 2024 at 5:09 pm
1st thing 1st
They must learn
Not to beat traffic lights
Not to ride against traffic
Use bike lane only on hway
Also, pay your bike’s insuranceLike or Dislike:
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- Lanon Aug 02, 2024 at 7:46 pm
What’s your point? Any 16 years old now can take B license straightaway if they want to. It has been like this for ages.
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- Been Yappinon Aug 03, 2024 at 2:52 pm
dude is quite famous for yappin nonsense on PT
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- HargaMinyakMahalon Aug 03, 2024 at 9:00 pm
You’re getting it bud..
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- Izon Aug 02, 2024 at 3:52 pm
Wahhhh. Grab and foodpanda now can deliver food faster. Also, more people can opt for B full, so no excuse to be late for work.
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- B full go vroom vroomon Aug 03, 2024 at 1:28 am
Lmao if they can afford Superbike, they won’t be working on Grab/FP
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- Pro-Pakisstanon Aug 02, 2024 at 4:13 pm
This country wants to go backwards so badly, racing to beat Pakistan kot lol
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- Agentson Aug 02, 2024 at 5:03 pm
JPJ says RM160. Later driving institute charge RM160 + admin fee + facility fee + macam macam fee = something RM700-800 with 90% you may get it. 10% nasib.
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- B full but don’t be fooledon Aug 05, 2024 at 8:01 am
One time 700-800 compared to expensive maintenance on high cc bikes. Don’t forget rotek, insurance are more expensive too
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- WWK 1581on Aug 05, 2024 at 9:42 am
This means “Automatic upgrade to B FULL”
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- dkon Aug 06, 2024 at 4:29 pm
macam beli motor la .
harga dicadangkan jenama Y/H ini ini.
datang kedai lain harga .Like or Dislike:
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- Hmmon Aug 02, 2024 at 6:41 pm
So are we able to hold motorcyclists responsible for accidents they caused and claim their insurance? Or is it still like the current motorcycle > everyone else on the road terms?
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- Assumption nowadays most cars no camera?on Aug 02, 2024 at 7:39 pm
Many motorcyclist presumed has deity protection or immunity to death or serious injuries Common sighting motorcyclist not wearing helmet around rural and squatters road but now also common to see non wearing helmet motorcyclist with pillion rider around Mutiara Damansara area roads.
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- UMNO Supporterson Aug 02, 2024 at 7:08 pm
Thank you Wak Zahid.
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- ConfusedRideron Aug 02, 2024 at 7:19 pm
What is the point of this while you can sign up for B license, pass the test questions exam and ride big bike with your L sticker even before you get your first riding class?
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- ENFORCERon Aug 02, 2024 at 7:55 pm
The problem lies at the enforcement. If everyday got roadblocks and flying helicopters to catch speeding vehicle then increase summon price increase 10 times.
Those didn’t pay summon for more than 3 months will get ROTAN and imprisonment up to 10 years.
Then majority of the people will follow the rules.
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- Mrs Dreddon Aug 03, 2024 at 1:38 pm
Rotan ≠ Sebatan
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- Then wait for PDRM give 50% diskaun?on Aug 04, 2024 at 10:01 am
Not gonna work when the gomen is desperate for money
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- Joeon Aug 03, 2024 at 12:50 am
Does it make sense for the abah-abah to take a practical test on a 500cc bike when he only wants to ride a 350cc scooter untuk bersantai santai with his better half. There shd be special exemption for scooters up to 500cc.
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- anwar menang, rakyat dikeningkanon Aug 03, 2024 at 9:55 am
“Additionally, the individual should also make a self declaration they are physically and mentally fit to ride a motorcycle in the B licence class.”
all those teeanagers and athletes cases of dropping dead… after get B2, buy superbike and while riding they drop dead…how?
Cost of the conversion is RM160… convert also need to pay… jilaka haram jadah punya antony loke
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- Dunno what 7 u sayon Aug 03, 2024 at 11:06 am
Auto upgrade must put “A” sticker front n back for life.
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- Been Yappinon Aug 03, 2024 at 2:54 pm
real question here , the price is confirm RM160 or driving institute gonna have extra charges according to their own policy?
After 10 years pay RM160 should be good , if cannot wait just get in class again and get B full
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- Rocon Aug 04, 2024 at 12:29 am
It’s not auto. Loke said this himself during the PC. It’s an easier path to B full provided you have held B2 for 10 continuous years. Easier path means, a single day 2 hours practical followed by assessment by JPJ officer. Plus payment is only RM160 max (versus rm400 to 500 for normal B2 to B full upgrade via existing course.) Those who can’t wait for 10y, can still do the normal course also.
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- anonymuuson Aug 05, 2024 at 9:17 am
upgrade B2 to B full not RM400/500 bro..minimum RM900 upgrade only.haizz
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- Rocon Aug 07, 2024 at 6:11 pm
Depends on location I guess. I did it in Kulim for RM530, 2 years ago. Another friend did it 2 months ago for RM450. B2 to B Full.
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- Lowproon Aug 05, 2024 at 9:57 am
Kapchai riders transitioning to big bikes? If will be a disaster. Their mental attitude is all wrong and breaking rules are the norm for them, and in a big bike, the issue is gonna be compounded.
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- Aikonon Aug 05, 2024 at 10:44 am
Same bad attitude, more dangerous weapon…
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- Internet Guyon Aug 05, 2024 at 7:53 pm
Remove the “Auto” word. This is more like “Upgrade” eligibility.
This is acceptable. 10 years of clean riding followed by practical testing to get a B full. This massive discount is good incentive for safe riding.
Just keep the price RM160 NETT.
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- Hmmmmon Aug 06, 2024 at 10:29 am
Things that could happen;
1.Number of upgrade wont be significant. Of course there will be some that enjoy the feeling of owning B full license but ride a marhaen bike.
2.Sale of big bike will increase by a bit but will taper off immediately.
3.Big bike theft might increase. Its because not many can afford to buy and keep a big bike running.Like or Dislike:
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Ben Yapon 
Dah Menang Semuaon 
Lanon 
Been Yappinon 
HargaMinyakMahalon 
Izon 
B full go vroom vroomon 
Pro-Pakisstanon 
Agentson 
B full but don’t be fooledon 
WWK 1581on 
dkon 
Hmmon 
Assumption nowadays most cars no camera?on 
UMNO Supporterson 
ConfusedRideron 
ENFORCERon 
Mrs Dreddon 
Joeon 
anwar menang, rakyat dikeningkanon 
Dunno what 7 u sayon 
Rocon 
anonymuuson 
Lowproon 
Internet Guyon 
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