A PSV (Public Service Vehicle) license is a Malaysian vocational driving license required to operate any vehicle carrying paying passengers, including taxis and e-hailing services like Grab, ensuring drivers meet safety standards set by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). To obtain one, you must be at least 21, hold a valid Class D/DA Competent Driving License (CDL) for over a year, complete a PSV training course, pass a medical check-up using the JPJL8A form, and then apply at a JPJ counter with the required documents and fees.
Who Needs a PSV License?
E-hailing drivers: Drivers for services like Grab are required to have a PSV license.
Taxi drivers: Anyone driving a taxi is required to hold this license.
Bus drivers: Drivers of public buses also need a PSV license.
How to Get a PSV License
Eligibility:
Hold a valid Malaysian Class D/DA Competent Driving License (CDL) for more than one year.
Be at least 21 years old.
Attend a Training Course:
Enroll in a mandatory 6-hour PSV training course at a JPJ-approved driving school or e-hailing academy.
Undergo a Medical Check-up:
Visit a clinic to complete a medical check-up, using the official JPJL8A form.
Apply at JPJ:
Submit your application to the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
You will need to provide:
Completed JPJL8A medical form and clinic-stamped receipt.
The JPJL2C certificate from the PSV training course.
A photocopy of your MyKad (front and back).
A photocopy of your Competent Driving License (front and back).
A profile photo with a white background (25mm x 32mm).
The application fee.
Key Considerations
Validity: The PSV license is typically valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
Mandatory: This license is a legal requirement to ensure drivers are competent and meet safety regulations for carrying paying passengers.