Ministry thinking of integrating JPJ talk into schools


All smiles: Loke (second from right) and Dr Maszlee (Loke’s right) posing with schoolchildren after launching the PKJR for primary schools at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre. Looking on are Road Safety Department director-general Datuk Rosli Isa and Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research director Dr Siti Zaharah Ishak. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry is mulling over the idea of integrating the six-hour Road Transport Department (JPJ) talk in driving institutes into schools, says Anthony Loke.

The Transport Minister said presently, the talk was a compulsory requirement for those taking their driving licences.

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