A proposal for an automatic upgrade of the Malaysia B2 motorcycle licence will be forwarded to the Malaysian Ministry of Transport (MoT). This was said by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during a motorcycle convoy event in Pekan, Pahang and reported by national news agency Bernama.
This stems from a proposal submitted by Superbikers Association Malaysia (SAM) president Datuk Abdul Halim Sulaiman for an automatic upgrade of the B2 motorcycle licence with its 250 cc limit to the full class B licence after three years. This is on condition the licence holder does not commit any serious traffic offences after obtaining the B2 licence.
Zahid said he did not see a problem in implementing the proposal as “it is an administrative issue only.” “I don’t think they need to go for another driving test because they are experienced riders and I also do not see the need to impose strict conditions,” said Zahid adding he would bring the proposal to the attention of Minister of Transport Anthony Loke.
The Malaysian motorcycle licence system was commented on by paultan.org in a previous article. The current licence structure comprises of the B2 class for motorcycle below 250 cc and B for unlimited capacity with no condition or restriction for a rider to obtain a B licence from the start despite not having any riding experience.
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Many comments support the idea of automatic upgrade from B2 to B full, citing convenience and aligning with motorcycle manufacturer developments. Some express concern about safety, emphasizing the need for proper training, testing, or conditions such as time-based upgrades or experience requirements. Several commenters believe that current licensing processes may insufficiently test handling skills for bigger bikes, and a few suggest revamping training or introducing practical assessments. There are warnings about increased risk of accidents due to high-powered bikes and inexperienced riders, and some advocate for stricter regulations or additional testing before upgrading. Overall, while enthusiasm for the upgrade is high, safety and responsible riding are common themes, with calls for balanced measures to ensure rider competency.