If you're the kind of driver who still feels calmer when there's "something physical" to look at, here's the heads-up: starting 1 February 2026, JPJ will stop issuing printed road tax slips for Motor Vehicle Licences (LKM). This also means Pos Malaysia will end all road tax slip printing services at its kiosks and post offices on the same date.

This isn't just a minor tweak. It's a firm deadline where printing ends across the board.

What exactly is changing on 1 February 2026?

From 1 February 2026 onward:

Pos Malaysia also noted that motorists who still want a physical slip can request it before the deadline (typically subject to availability at the outlet).

This started earlier: digital road tax has been around since 2023

JPJ didn't suddenly wake up in 2026 and decide to go paperless. Digital road tax was introduced back in February 2023 as part of the broader move away from stickers and paper-based proof. Today, road tax details and driving licence info can be stored and shown through the MyJPJ app when needed.

So what's different now is that the "digital option" becomes the only option for road tax slips.

How enforcement works when there's nothing to print

A common worry is: "If I don't have a slip, how do I prove anything?"

The idea is that enforcement checks won't rely on what's printed. Officers can verify your road tax status digitally through official systems, and you can also display your details through the MyJPJ app on your phone when requested.

This also sidesteps the old sticker problems people complain about, like fading, peeling, or simply looking messy after months under heat and rain.

Why some people still want a physical copy anyway

Even with digital records, a lot of motorists still like having a physical reference. Not because they don't understand the app, but because a printed slip feels like a backup you can glance at quickly, keep in your car file, or show family members handling renewals.

That preference is real, and it's exactly why Pos Malaysia highlighted the final window: physical road tax slip requests can still be made until 31 January 2026. After that, it's gone.

Your last chance window: until 31 January 2026

If you're firmly in the "I want a printed slip" camp, the practical takeaway is simple:

Related update: you can still get a physical driving licence card

Here's the interesting contrast: while road tax slips are going fully digital, physical driving licence cards (LMM) are still available if you want them.

Recent announcements say you can now apply for a printed physical driving licence card at JPJ and UTC counters nationwide without needing to show proof of overseas travel. The fee is RM20 for Malaysian citizens and RM100 for non-citizens.

There are also groups eligible for free printing, including:

The bigger picture: less paper, more app-based proof 

Put together, this shows the direction Malaysia's transport documentation is heading:

If you want, I can also write a short "FAQ-style" add-on for your blog (common questions like roadblocks, no phone battery, screenshots, and what to keep in your car folder) based on the same update.