Rohingya, UNHCR card holders not eligible for Malaysian licences

Kota Baru: The Road Transport Department (RTD) is collaborating with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the police to identify those responsible for disseminating false claims that Rohingya are permitted to obtain Malaysian driving licences. RTD senior enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan announced that the department has reported the incident to the police and appealed to the public to cease spreading the misinformation.

Kifli emphasized that the issue was never addressed by the RTD and described the circulating claims on social media as false allegations aimed at damaging the department's reputation. He reiterated that there is no intention or plan by the RTD to permit Rohingya to apply for or obtain driving licences, as their priority remains Malaysian citizens.

The department will continue monitoring social media platforms and take action against accounts found to be spreading false information. RTD has also directed all state departments to enhance enforcement under Ops Pemandu Warga Asing (PEWA), targeting foreigners driving vehicles without valid licences or proper documentation.