BALIK PULAU: 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.
“We plan to apply for more allocation next year which is double or triple (this year’s allocation of RM2.7 million), possibly RM10 million.
“…this initiative coincides with the government’s efforts to educate the public on the awareness of compliance with road regulations and the culture of road safety among youths,” he told reporters after attending the handing over of the driver’s licence under the state-level MyLesen B2 initiative which was also attended by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, at the Balik Pulau Driving Training Centre, here Saturday.
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