Driver's licence mutually-recognised in Taiwan and Malaysia

Here is good news for Taiwan and Malaysian drivers..

According to The Star:
Nanyang Siang Pau reported that effective Nov 1, it would be easier for Malaysians to drive in Taiwan.

It reported Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha as saying that Malaysia and Taiwan has agreed in principle to recognise their respective drivers' licences.

Kong said Malaysians could verify their driving licence at the Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre before applying for conversion at regional commissioner offices in Taiwan.

Similarly, Taiwanese only need to verify their licence at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia and complete the conversion at Road Transport Department offices.

Renewing driver's licence online

Very soon driver's licence will be able to be renewed online. This service which is expected to be available next month is for holders of CDLs (competent driving licences). This can be done using kiosks located at testing centres around the country. Read story..

No holding two driving licences

Motorists will have their Malaysian driving licence revoked if they have been found to be holding a Singapore licence. This is in accordance to the ruling that a person shall be disqualified from obtaining a driving licence when another is granted to him in Singapore. This ruling is to make it easier to trace drivers who commit traffic offences on either side of the Causeway. Singapore is collaboratingwith Malaysia on this exercise.

Singapore prohibits those holding its licence from driving a Malaysian vehicle in the republic while Malaysia allows holders of either licence to drive a Malaysia- or Singapore-registered car in Malaysia.

An International Driving Permit is another alternative. This permits is at a cost of RM150 a year.

Read article..The Star