SIBU: Participants of the MyLesen Class B2 Driving Licence Assistance programme are cautioned that possessing the licence is not a free pass to become "king of the road" or engage in illegal street racing.
Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) deputy director Nor Azlan Ibrahim said participants should take full advantage of the programme to become disciplined, ethical and safety-conscious motorcyclists.
"I want to remind every young person getting their licence that this doesn't mean you can ride recklessly. It is a symbol of confidence entrusted by the nation, and recognition to be on the road legally.
"The licence is not a ticket to become king of the road. It's not a green light for illegal racing, and not an excuse to ride illegally modified motorcycles or not have road tax.
"We don't want those given this opportunity to end up ruining their lives," he said at the closing ceremony of the programme for the 2025 Nangka state constituency at Dewan Universiti Teknologi Sarawak, Sibu, Sunday (Oct 12).
Nor Azlan cautioned that the licence should not be abused for dangerous activities, which provide momentary excitement at the risk of grave outcomes such as serious injury, loss of life, or legal repercussions.
In reinforcing this, he cited JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli's firm stance that MyLesen Class B2 holders involved in illegal racing will have their licences revoked.
"Engines can be modified, but the law cannot be bent. You can rev the throttle, but speed limits must be respected. Roads are not racing circuits, they are paths to sustain life, not places to end it," he said.
He advised participants to use their licences responsibly to conduct their daily activities and those of their families.
The programme drew 1,114 participants from the B40 group in the Nangka state constituency. The event was officiated by the Sarawak Premier's political secretary, Sayed Azmee Wan Junaidi. He was representing Nangka assemblyman, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, who is also Sarawak's Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development. - Bernama
