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Guide on How to Convert Your Foreign Driving License in Singapore – Applicable for Malaysian Driving License

By Hazel October 9, 2020

*Updated 30 April 2024*
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I have recently convert my Malaysia driving license to Singapore driving license during Covid-19 period.For expat or permanent residents who posseses a driving license from your home country like myself here, you can do you conversion based on the following steps below. But do take note that any foreigners who are above 18 years old and hold a valid work/dependant/student pass are allowed to drive in Singapore with a foreign license less than a year. But all Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents must have a valid Singapore driving license to be eligible to drive in Singapore.Some of the readers shared that the Traffic Police only accept the conversion via BTT test if you convert your driving license within 3 months after you obtain Singapore PR now. However, there is possibilities of getting it done if your documents are within the validity periods (check with Traffic Police Department). You can call 6547 0000 to clarify. (Info from one of the readers)
I would suggest you guys can check again before you do any conversion letter as the JPJ letter is only valid for 6 months upon issuance date.

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Here are my steps on how to convert my foreign driving license recently:
NOTE: This is only applicable if you got your foreign driving license before you obtained your Singapore Permanent Resident status.

Step 1:
Pass your Singapore Basic Theory Test (BTT)
You need to register at one of the 3 driving centres in Singapore for the basic theory test:
Singapore Safety Driving Centre
Address: 2 Woodlands Industrial Park E4, Singapore 757387
Telephone: 6482 6060

Bukit Batok Driving Centre
Address: 815 Bukit Batok West Ave 5, Singapore 659085
Telephone: 1800 666 8888

ComfortDelGro Driving Centre
Address: 205 Ubi Ave 4, Singapore 408805
Telephone: 6841 8900 / 6848 0617

Due to current Covid-19 situation, you will need to visit the respective website to make an appointment to go down to book for the Basic Theory Test (BTT). With the new rules implementation, you have to register Basic Theory Test (BTT) in package. It is now compulsory to take trial Theory Test before the actual test.

So once the appointment is fixed, head down to the driving centre on the scheduled date to book a date for your test. They will issue the receipt and included the appointment date on it as well. Keep it well as you need to bring along on the test date.

You can get the Basic Theory Book from Popular Stores retailing at S$6.00 S$10.00 or the Question Book at S$8.00 S$10.10.

P/S: The theory test result is lifetime and there is no expiry date. I passed my test in 2015 and I just converted my license in 2020. The driving centers and traffic police system will have it registered in when you provide them with your NRIC to check the status.




Step 2:
Attain the Abstract from Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ)Once you passed your theory test, you need to obtain the letter from JPJ.Here is the sample of the letter issued by JPJ and this letter only valid for 6 mths from the date of issue. Thus, make sure you get your conversion done within the period.

For JPJ in Johor Bahru, head down to the office located at Taman Daya and it is said that the letter costs RM10.00 ~S$3.33 and payable at the counter. Please make sure you keep the receipt because it is required during the later stage.




Due to the pandemic and I am unable to go back Malaysia to obtain the letter, I approached a runner to assist me on this. All I need to do is to provide him my scanned copy of Malaysia IC & Driving License and he will settle for me. And during this tough period, it took quite a while for him to obtain the letter and I made arrangement to courier the original copy to Singapore. The fee for the runner to obtain the letter is RM150.00 ~S$50.00 include the courier charges to Singapore. If you can provide him with original copies, the fee will be lower though.

Update 12 January 2021: Due to extended MCO in Malaysia, the process to obtain the JPJ letter will be longer due to the reduced of manpower in JPJ (only 30% working from tomorrow onwards) and restriction matters. Thus, the runner shared that it will take a longer period to obtain the letter now. He would be charging RM200.00 to secure for express lane and avoid missing documents.

Update 11 March 2021:
Update from the runner: CMCO in JPJ starts from 15 March onwards, all the JPJ staff is back to work as normal. Thus, the fee will be RM150.00 for normal conversion letter within 3-5 days time. If you require express (1 day), it will be RM200.00 .

Update 13 July 2021:
Update from the runner: Due to current Malaysia situation, JPJ office is only open for commercial license at this moment. All personal license and tax related will be put on hold until further notice. Perhaps by August will receive new update again.

Update 02 Aug 2021:
Update from the runner: Due to current Malaysia situation, JPJ office is only open for commercial license at this moment. All personal license and tax related will be put on hold until further notice.They only accept online appointment for now. You may want to do your conversion via online but we are not sure if there will be the verified stamp on the letter. If you can wait, the runner is able to do it from 10 August onwards. I will update this space constantly whenever there is new changes.

*Update 11 Aug 2021:*
There is a limit of 5 transaction per appointment per day. Here are his revised charges:
Renew Driving License Only
RM 30 per year
Service Charge RM30
Courier to SG RM35

Renew License & JPJ Letter
License RM30 per year
Service Charge RM30
JPJ Letter RM200 include courier to SG

JPJ Letter
RM200 include courier to SG

*Update 21 Feb 2024:*

Step 3:
Apply for Conversion at Traffic Police Department
Updated on 19 July 2022: Based on the latest news, Malaysia drivers can now convert to Singapore driving licenses online under new Traffic Police trial. Link here.
Once I got the letter or they called it Abstract from JPJ, you need to prepare the following documents before heading to Traffic Police Department located at Ubi Ave 3.

Here are the documents required to bring along for conversion:

  • Original and a photocopy of your passport and NRIC/Entry & Re-Entry Permit/Employment Pass/Dependant Pass/Social Visit Pass/Work Permit

  • Original and a photocopy of your valid Qualified Foreign Driving Licence

  • Processing fee of S$50.00 (Cashcard and NETS payment Only)

  • One matt finish passport-size colour photograph with white background.

  • For Malaysian licence holders, an extract from JPJ Malaysia showing information of your driving record and licence information

And lastly, fill up the Conversion Form (Pink colored) once you arrive at the Traffic Police entrance lobby. And of course, do get a queue number upon entering the building.

Do ensure that you get all your documents ready especially the Entry and Re-entry Permit documents. I made two trips down because missing these 2 documents. The entry permit is important because they need to see if you obtain your driving license before or after you became Singapore Permanent Resident.Once all set, NETS payment of S$50.00 required on the spot for the processing fee. They do not accept cash payment. The officer will then provide the temporary slip for you and you are eligible to drive in Singapore now.

The physical driving license will mailed to your mailing address stated in the form in 10 working days.

What happens if you missed the physical card delivery?

If you happen to miss the delivery, the card will be returned to the center. To retrieve it, you’ll need to visit the traffic police website and schedule an appointment to pick it up in person. Collection appointments are available exclusively on weekdays, Monday through Friday, at Room 6.

For Singapore Citizens and PR, the new Singapore Driving License will be valid for life and there will be no need for any renewal.

TIPS: (a) If you are converting to Singaporean but yet to convert your foreign driving license on time, fret not. You need to prepare the documents as mentioned above and also additional documents including your renunciation letter from Malaysia Embassy, letter from ICA after u submitted your renunciation and also the warranty letter stating your nationality.

(b) If you obtain your driving license after you got Singapore Permanent Resident, the conversion procedures will be different.

(c) If you hold on to Singapore driving license, you are unable to renew your Malaysia license but your record will still remain in JPJ system.

(d) If your Malaysia driving license expired more than 3 years, you cannot renew your license anymore. You need to re-take the whole process.

For more detailed updated information on Traffic police and driving license you can check the traffic matters here or call them to find out more.

This is purely based on my driving license conversion journey experience. Any new updates, please check with the respective authorities for better understanding.

For those who are asking if we can still drive in Malaysia after conversion? Read here.

[Update March 2024]
I received feedback and enquiries that most people are converting the driving license to prepare for their conversion of Singapore citizenship. You can refer to my post here about the whole process of conversion and things to take note. Hope this helps everyone!

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3,170 Comments on "Guide on How to Convert Your Foreign Driving License in Singapore – Applicable for Malaysian Driving License"

    Hi Hazel,

    Could you share the runner’s contact pls? I need to get JPJ letter too.
    Many thanks!

    Hi Hazel really useful information.
    Appreciate it.
    Mind to email me the runner info?
    Just passed the BTT test and now need the letter from JPJ.
    Thanks in advance

    Merry Christmas Hazel,

    Fantastic post and blog. Invaluable.

    Could you please share the runner’s contact with me? I need to get JPJ letter too for a MY to SG license conversion.

    Many thanks!

    Hi do you mind to share the runner contact with me through pm. I need to get my JPJ letter. Thanks a lot.

    Hello Dude,

    Could you please share the runner contact (name + mobile number)?

    Hi Hazel,
    Thank you for sharing such a useful information to us.
    May I have the runner name and contact please? I need to renew my license which expired on last month and I need a jpj letter to convert my license also.

    Again thank you so much

    Hello Hazel,
    Thks a zillion for yr advice. Would appreciate if I can have the runner’s contact.
    Thank you. You are a God send.

    Hi Hazel,

    Can share the runner contact/email as I need to get the letter as well!
    Thanks so much!

    Hi Hazel,

    Could you email me the runner’s contact number and contact details?

    Hi Hazel,

    Useful info! I just have a few questions. Do you think the conversion fee including courier varies with different runners or are they fixed pricing?

    Because I had a runner charging me RM280 for conversion and courier. Plus, also charged RM130 for RM60 2-year renewal.

    Please advise.

    Hi Tee

    Different runner charge differently. I think the runner I engaged price is most reasonable as compared with the rest. The renewal fee is so much higher than the uncle i am using. you can refer to my post on the charges.
    Just be sure dont let ppl take advantage on the ridiculous pricing.

    Hi Hazel I’ve been following your telegram n been wondering how to engage your runner. Thanks.

    Hi May I know if your runner is based in jb or kl ?

    I’m heading back to kl but wouldn’t mind a runner to settle everything for me to get the jpj letter.

    May I have the runner contact pls ?

    Hi Hazel
    Could you also please sent me the contact of the runner number? Very helpful artical and very good and step by step sharing here.
    Thanks..

    Hi Hazel,

    Could you share the contact number of your runner pls. I need to get my JPJ letter as well. Many thanks!

    Hi Hazel,
    Kindly share the JPJ runner contact (charges too). I need to convert my Sg licence back to Malaysian licence desperately.
    Your thought pls: just wonder why JPJ want me to cancel my PR as I just want to cancel my Singapore licence. I thought the 2 are/(can be) independent of each other.

    Appreciate your kind reply asap !
    Thanks and Happy CNY !

    Hi, may I have the runner contact number/whatsapp?
    Thank you,
    Shailey

    Hi Hazel,
    Can i have the runners contact as well?
    For the letter is it only provide the runner malaysia IC and license will do?

    Hi do you mind to share the runner contact with me through pm. I need to get my JPJ letter. Thanks a lot.

    Hi Hazel, would you share the runner’s number with me? I need it recently for my conversion

    Hi hazel

    May i request for runners contact for helping e get abstract from JPJ . For Driving license conversion
    Thankyou much in advance
    Anil

    Hi, hazel
    Is it true that our Malaysian license will be cancelled if we are requesting letter for conversion to foreign license (Singapore) ?
    If it’s true how to produce the original license to Singapore traffic police department?

    Hi Siva

    Yes. You can only hold one valid driving license. JPJ letter will have a chop verification on it. You need to get the original letter to show it to Spore Traffic Police Department.

    Hope this clarifies

    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for sharing the insightful post.

    Would you be able to share the contact of the runner please?

    Thanks!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel. Thanks for the article. Really helpful. Please can you pass the details of the runner? We tried contacting the same for KL and supposedly they can’t as they need the actual driver there.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!

    Can you send me the runner contact, thanks

    Hey Hazel! Great post. I have followed the Telegram channel. Can I get the contact to the runner? I am interested in getting my JPJ letter

    Reply »

    Hi, do they still allow runner to get JPJ letter for Singapore driving license conversion? I was told it is not allowed. Can you share your runner name and phone number to me? thank you.

    Reply »

    Hi, do you mind to share the runner contact with me too? I need to convert my license and hope you could help. Thank you very much.

    Reply »

    Hi there Hazel, can I also get the runners contact number? I need to get the cop copy of the JPJ letter. Thank you in advance

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel really useful information.
    Appreciate it.
    Mind to email me the runner info?
    Just passed the BTT test and now need the letter from JPJ.
    Thanks in advance

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel

    This is a useful article! I would like to get the contact of the runner too, appreciate if yoh can share with me thanks!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for your info. Can I have the runner contact ? For renewal of driving license , I need to go down in person for thumbprint purpose right ?

    Thanks

    Reply »

    Hi Camie

    Emailed you 🙂 He can do the renewal for you and no need to go down in person for thumbprint purpose.

    Hi hazel do you mind sharing the contact details of the JPJ runner? How long it usually takes to get the letter from them?

    Thanks

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Could I also have the runner’s contact if it’s still available / if they’re still accepting this?

    Thanks in advance!

    A

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel, I came across your post and it’s very informative. May I request for the runner’s contact please?

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for sharing the information.

    You did the conversion right after getting the PR or Singapore Citizenship? I heard that the conversion needed to be done within 3 months of getting PR or Citizenship.

    Thank you.

    Reply »

    Hi Cindy

    I did not convert immediately after getting PR. I wrote that I passed BTT years ago and only did the conversion recently before I convert to citizenship.I got my PR many years ago..
    Ya i saw from the website to be advise but u can clarify with the Traffic Police side.

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    Hi Hazel, can I have the runner details as well ASAP as my daughter need to convert hers by 5th Mar before she heads back to Uni overseas .
    She needs the letter from JPJ and her Msia license expires on July 2021
    Thanks so much

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for the helpful guide which I’m sure has helped countless on us in the similar situation.

    Could you forward me the runner’s contact details please?

    Reply »

    If i converted my lesen from malaysia lesen to sg via theory. After converted can i drive company (lesen3)

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    Hi Kang Wee

    You need to check you convert which driving class and which driving class your company transport that you are going to drive.

    Reply »

    Hi hazel

    May i request for runners contact for helping e get abstract from JPJ . For Driving license conversion
    Thankyou much in advance

    Kai Sin

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Do you mind sharing the runner’s contact?
    Just wonder if you have any idea that if years later I give up Singapore PR and go back to Malaysia, is the SG driving license still valid?

    Reply »

    Hi there possible to drop the runners name and his handphone number as well?

    1) Malaysian licence holders, an extract from JPJ Malaysia showing information of your driving record and licence information. ( will this runner settle it everything)

    2)the Entry and Re-entry Permit documents where should we collect it

    Reply »

    Hi Thenagaran

    Emailed you his contact but then again the office is still closed until further notice. You need to wait until M’sia govt announce that the business is back to normal.

    As for the entry permit, ICA issued when you obtain your PR for the first time. Re-entry permit can get it from your ICA portal.

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    Hi there, where can i retrieve then entry permit? As I do not have a copy with me anymore. Isn’t the PR card behind is stated the when it it issued? Will it be suffice?

    Thank you

    Hi Sophia

    It was issued first time when you got your PR. ICA only issued one time only.

    Hi Hazel/ Sophia,

    I also encountered the same problem whereby I lost my Entry Permit now. Can check what should I do now? Should I make a police report for the lost and to provide the police report slip for the replacement of Entry Permit? Thanks.

    Hi Hazel, thanks for sharing these useful information. Can you share the runner’s contact number with me please? And will your Malaysian driving license be confiscated by JPJ? Or unable to renew the Malaysian driving license after the expiry date?

    Reply »

    Hello Hazel,

    1) Can I have the runner email contact email or number?
    2) As I have been a Singapore PR since 2002, can I still convert?
    3) Once concerted does that we can no longer used our Malaysian driving license?

    Thank you in advance for your advise.

    Best regards,
    CK

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    Hi Chee Kheong

    Emailed you. Yup still can convert as long as you get your driving license before u obtain Singapore PR. Ya you can only hold one valid driving license.

    Hope this helps 🙂

    Reply »

    Hi ,Could you share the runner contact i need to get JPJ letter, Thank you for your support.

    Best regards
    Premkumar

    Reply »

    Hi hazel, thanks so much for the detailed info. Could you share the information about the runner?

    I was worried to go thru the process as I got PR for 8 years now and worried it will be rejected. Reading your experience gives me hope

    Hi Hazel. Thanks for sharing the information and keeping it updated. Do you mind sharing the runner’s contact? I’m looking to convert my MY license. Thanks again!

    Reply »

    Could you share the runner contact? I need to get JPJ letter too.
    Someone checked for me in KL. Said that I must go to Putrajaya in person to get the letter. JB no need?

    Reply »

    Hi CS

    Emailed you the contact. Due to Covid-19 period, i think many restriction. I guess you can check with him about your situation.

    Reply »

    Hi Boey

    Did you get your Malaysia driving license before PR? Then should be alright i guess because I got my driving license before my PR approves. I only converted my driving license recently. My PR approved more than 5 years already

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Can i please have the contact number of the runner please ? Is he/she reliable as i am not so comfortable providing my NRIC and Driving License to someone i do not know but no choice due to current pandemic…

    Thanks and this post is very very helpful. Will help share around for sure.

    Reply »

    Hi,

    Could you share to me the jpj runner? Thanks!
    And you mention if I am converting as a pr it’s different? How different?

    Thanks!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    may i have the runner’s contact detail ?
    meanwhile, may i know it is only allowed request letter from JPJ after Basic Theory passed right , or can we request the letter from JPJ before take the basic theory test in singapore ?

    Reply »

    Hi Redyan

    I emailed you the contact. The JPJ letter only valid for 6 mths. Unless you are 100% sure you will pass your theory test within the period, then it is fine. You can check with the respective party to confirm.

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    Hi Hazel, can you share the runner’s contact with me?
    And which courier did you used to send over the letter from MY to SG? How long did it takes to arrive in SG?

    Thank you so much!

    Reply »

    Can I have the runner contact too? Stuck in SG now, Urgent need to convert my license before renunciation of citizenship. Thanks first

    Reply »

    Hi Jeff

    Emailed you… actually you can renounce and convert later but you will need extra information. So I guess you do the conversion before renunciation easier

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel. I got my parents to visit JPJ Selangor to obtain the extract. They provided it but they said I need to be present myself (either in JPJ Selangor or JPJ JB) to do it with the square chop. JPJ Selangor could only give me the round chop, so the JPJ officer said Singapore will reject it. Do you know anything about this?

    Also, could you kindly share with me the runner contact? In case I need to do it again then. What do you mean by it will be cheaper if I provide original copies?

    Thanks so much!

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    Can I have runner detail too. I also wanted to convert my Malaysia license to Singapore International but not sure still doable while I have become PR for 3 years

    Reply »

    Hi Daniel

    Emailed you the contact. As long as you got your Malaysia driving license before you become PR.. you just need to pass the basic theory test for conversion. Hope this helps.

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    Hi,
    thanks for the in-depth instructions on obtaining the license. By the way, I am also a Malaysia PR, and I’m only able to print the reentry permit from singpass, not the entry permit. Is there anyway for me to regain my entry permit?

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    Hi Hazel! Thanks for the article! It’s very insightful. Could u share with me the runner details too? Also, if my malaysian driving license has already expired, do i need to renew it first before proceed to get the runner to do the JPJ procedure? Thank you!

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    Hi Thaddeus

    Emailed you. Yes you need to renew your Msia driving license before you get the JPJ letter. You can ask your family members to help you renew then you get the runner to secure the JPJ letter for you. Hope this helps.

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    Have you done the renunciation?if not yet, then it’s the same. Otherwise you will require extra documentation to show your conversion

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    That’s good info Hazel. About to convert mine as well.
    Do you know what will happen to Malaysia Driving license?
    Could you still use it in MY and renew it later?

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    Hi Kenny

    Emailed you. If you convert, your last Malaysia valid driving license is based on your current card expiry.. cannot renew anymore

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel. Please share me the runner contact. Also whats the payment mode? I just need my JPJ letter original mailed to me in SG.

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    Hi Madeline

    You need to book online appointment to driving school before you can go down to book for BTT theory test due to current Covid-19 situation.
    Details of the runner emailed you…

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    Hi Hazel,

    Could you share me the runner contact / details please. I need to get the convert letter from JPJ.

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    Hi Hazel, would be very helpful if you can share the runner’s contact as I will need my driving record from JPJ as well. Thanks in advance!

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    Thanks a lot Hazel, well received and contracted him 🙂

    I just passed my BTT this morning and I realised there’s no physical proof that I passed the test, can I know will traffic police automatic retrieve my BTT record from system or how does that work for you?

    Reply »

    Congrats! Ya no physical proof.. the Traffic Police side will detect from the system. No worries…

    Hi Hazel,

    Appreciate if you can share the runner’s details as I need to get the abstract letter from JPJ. Thanks in advance!

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    Hi Hazel,

    Can I have the runner details as well? As I just got my PR Approved and need to convert it. Which I took the test before PR approved.

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    Hi Hazel, I should have read your post before my trip to PT HQ today. Went there without my entry permit and re-entry permit, so cannot proceed. -_-

    In any case, did you provide them your original EP and REP? I only have the soft copy and my original copy at hometown, thinking if I should get it courier to SG….

    Reply »

    Hi Canny

    Yes they need to see the original copy to verify with the photocopy before they proceed. Actually, you can try the customer service and check if they are okay with the photocopy ones before you do down.

    I think the Entry permit they issued after you got PR is in soft copy now. Unless your approved PR was years back in yellow copy which is the original copy. Hope this helps…

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    Hi Hazel,

    Can you please share me the contact details of runner?

    Thank you and look forward to hearing from you .

    Reply »

    Hello Hazel,

    Would you also mind sending the runner contact please? Thanks for this information very concise, up to date and a true life saver when we can’t travel! 😉

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    Hi Hazel, would like to check with you what do you mean by –
    “If you obtain your driving license after you got Singapore Permanent Resident, the conversion procedures will be different.” – obtaining Msia or SG driving license? THANKS!

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    Hi Michelle
    you might need to go through the usual process of acquiring a driving license in Singapore than converting a foreign one if you got your license after getting PR. I saw it somewhere before so I think it is better for you to call Traffic Police dept to double check.
    Do share if you have further information. I can update the post to share with the rest.
    Thanks

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    Hey Hazel,

    Thank you for your guide on the conversion of our Malaysia license to Singapore car license.

    I have just passed my btt on July and presently stuck with the next step which is to get the JPJ letter. As my malaysia car license is expiring on next Jan. I’m worried if I still can do the conversion in time.

    Appreciate if you can provide me the detail of the runner.

    Thank you so much.

    Best regards,
    Sing

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for sharing the procedures for converting Malaysian driving license to Singapore.

    Would like to check with you for the e-appointment with driving centres, we shall choose ‘other services’ and head down to the counter and book for BTT test right? I.e: no need to choose the ‘foreign license conversion’ and enrol the full course.

    https://info.bbdc.sg/visitor-appointment/#

    Thank you.

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    Hi Lee

    I did it years ago before Covid-19 but my sister recently did it. She opt for others and book for the appointment. There is a remark column when you book it and you can write that you are applying for BTT test for conversion.

    Hope this helps…

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    Hi,
    Can i have the runner contact number?

    Btw, once convert the licence, does the Malaysia Licence is still valid to use in Malaysia or need to use the convert licence in Malaysia?

    Pls enlighten me on this..
    Thank you in advance..

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    Hi Kvaline

    Emailed you 🙂

    The Malaysia driving license will valid based on your current one. So if expired already, cannot renew anymore. That’s what i understand.
    Hope this helps

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    Hi Hazel! I’m hazel too haha. Any idea what can be done if I lost my entry permit? Re entry permit can be printed from ICA website but entry permit nowhere to be found…

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    Hi, Hazel. Sorry to be the fiftieth person asking this – would you mind sharing the contact details for the JPJ runner? (i hope you are asking them for referral fees!)

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    Hi Hazel. Glad tht I came across your posting. Really helpful. Also, may I know if we need to surrender Malaysian driving license to obtain the SG’s one?

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    Hi Mira

    The Malaysia Driving license still valid until the date of expiry stated on the card when you do the conversion. But I dont think you can renew after that…

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    Hi Hazel,

    I want to convert my driving license first before i apply for citizenship. Due to covid-19, hard to go back Msia to get driving record. As u mentioned, BTT is lifetime once we passed the test. So is that mean i can take the test first, anytime i can do conversion later once i can go back Msia to get the driving record from jpj. Btw, can you share with me the runner contact no as well. thanks

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    Hi Caroline

    Emailed you the details and my point of view. Since you are going to convert citizenship, I suggest you just get it done soon to avoid any future issues..

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    Hi Hazel,

    Do we need to do e-appointment for visit at Traffic Police.

    Btw, appreciated if you could share the runner’s contact number.

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    Hi could you let me know what is required to ask another person to help us get the JPJ letter? was planning to get one of my family member to be the runner. Do we need to prepare an authorisation letter ?

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    Hi Ann

    There is no authorisation letter needed when I asked the runner to get the JPJ letter. He is the authorised runner to handle Govt related stuffs..
    if you are asking your family member, u Guess authorisation letter is required then.. you need to call them and double confirm to prevent waste trip

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    Hello!

    Thank you for your post in this and it is really helpful.
    Just want to ask if the runner mentioned JPJ ask for authorisation letter?
    If not, can share your runner’s contact?

    FYI: I asked my parents to help me to get it in KL with a runner and JPJ mentioned only owner/next of kin only can request for it.
    So my parents ask me to prepare an authorisation letter.

    I am converting my license as a 4 years of PR, will share with you my experience after I successfully convert it if there is any different procedure 🙂

    Thanks a lot!

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    Hi Michelle

    The runner who helped me to get the JPJ letter doesn’t required my authorisation letter. He is from the authorised company that deals with government related matters. Emailed you the contact and hopefully can help you 🙂

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    Hi Hazel,

    Would like to know if converted to Singapore driving license, could we still able to drive in Malaysia using Malaysia driving license ?
    Malaysia driving license need to renew, but for Singapore PR no need to do the renewal…

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    Hi Chan

    Once convert, we are only allowed to have 1 valid driving license.. so only can drive spore car by law.
    So once the malaysia driving license expired after you convert, I don’t think we can renew anymore. That’s what I understand

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    Hi Hazel,

    I am malaysian PR would like to convert to singapore license as well. Is it a must to make appointment online to go down to centre to book for the BTT test date? Or can online book for BTT test date?
    The BTT test date availability is different across 3 driving centre?

    May have the JPJ runner contact detail as well?

    Thank you.

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    Hi Hazel,
    Love the experience you are sharing on converting your driver’s license and also the process of renouncing citizenship (very tedious indeed!).

    I think your runner can start giving you a commission for the amount of business you are referring to him, and just as well since with Covid, people do need the extra income! 🙂

    I also need your runner’s number and would appreciate if you could share. Many thanks.

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    Hi Hazel
    I am tryin to get my EDLR too
    And I am curious abt the “First Issue Date” is the date we lulus the exam (PDL) or the date we renew it to CDL
    Thank you so much!

    Reply »

    Thanks for replying Hazel
    That means it is the date that i passed my driving license test, isn’t it?
    Coz i need to prove my PDL issued date for converting my MY license to Japanese one
    Once again, Thank you Hazel

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    Hi Hazel,

    I got my sister to help in obtaining an abstract from JPJ today. However, the JPJ officer told her that I need to cancel my Malaysian Driving License first in order for them to issue her the abstract.

    May I know that you have already cancelled your Malaysia Driving License?

    Thanks,
    Yvonne

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    hi , just to check if anyone tried the runner’s service ? what is the turnaround time to obtain the original letter from JPJ upon engaging the runner? thanks

    Reply »

    Hi Julia

    I personally tried it. That’s why i am posting my experience on my website to share. It will take 1-2 weeks time including courier service to Singapore.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel
    Estimated how long does it take to receive the original JPJ letter from the runner upon engaging him ?
    Could you share his contact ? Thanks

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    Hi Hazel,

    If possible can u give me runner Contact no in Singapore to get extract latter from Singapore police traffic. I need urgently coz I can’t renew my licence..ur help is much appreciated. Tq

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    Hi Hazel,

    It’s a very good information you shared above. Thank you for that.
    I thought I can keep my license before conversion so I asked my parents to renew it.
    However, I read from above that our license need to be cancelled? Can you advise how this is done?
    My parents told me that I will need to fill in and sign a form to get the abstract like yours and JPJ officer told them that my license will be taken back. The form even mentioned that my MY License will be “disenaraihitamkan”.
    Does this sounds strange to you?
    I see that the we need original and photocopied foreign license at the last part of the process of converting the license.
    Can you please share me your Runner’s contact details?
    Thank you very much and Happy New Year!

    Reply »

    Hi Eugene

    Emailed you 🙂 We can only have one valid driving license. So if you decided to convert, your Malaysia license will no longer be valid unless you surrender your Singapore driving license to LTA and show Malaysia side LTA letter stating your Singapore license cancelled.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    This is super useful. Thank you so much for sharing.
    I am in the midst of completing the e-trial BTT which i registered with Comfort Delgro driving school.
    May i also have the runner contact number and name?
    Thanks alot

    Reply »

    Hi Siau Min

    You can check their official website to double confirm. Based on what I know, no walk-ins are allow for now. All by appointment.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    I’ve obtained my pr for more than 10 yrs and licence for about 3 yrs. will the conversion method still be same as yours? Btw could you share with me the runners contact

    Thankyou.

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    Hi Mai

    Did you get your Malaysia driving license after obtaining PR? If yes, you need to take full course in Singapore to obtain Singapore driving license. Perhaps you can check with Driving Center for further clarification

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for the detailed explanation. May i know if i need to renew my expired Malaysian driving license before I could proceed with conversion?

    May I have the contact of runner? Thanks.

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    Hi Hazel, I just got my PR and would like to convert my malaysia driving license (Obtained in 2017). Can I show traffic police my old malaysia P license instead of the JPJ letter to verify my issuance date? As P license is the first license issued by malaysia when you pass the driving test. It will state valid from when to when. Also can share the details of your runner? Appreciate your help. Thanks.

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    Hi Ken

    Emailed you 🙂 They need to see the issuance letter from JPJ to prove your information up to date. I doubt they can accept it. You can try asking them.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for the informative sharing! By any chance do you know if we have to convert the Malaysian driving license strictly within 3 months after obtaining Singapore citizenship? I am already done with all the formalities but have yet to convert my driving license.

    And may I also ask what is the warranty letter stating the nationality you are referring to in point (a) of Tips?

    Thanks,
    SY

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    Hi Sin Yee

    Ya I saw in the website that you need to do so within 3 mths after conversion of citizenship.
    You need to produce the documents stating that you already renounce and issued by Malaysia Embassy. Not sure which document but you can call traffic police to confirm. The officer told me that we can do so after convert Singapore citizenship. You just need those documents from Malaysia Embassy to show them.
    Perhaps you can share further after you manage to convert.

    Thanks 🙂

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for the reply! I managed to find out that I will have to convert my license within 3 months after conversion of citizenship. May I also have the contact details of the runner?

    Thank you once again!

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    Hi SY – I’ve just converted to Singaporean l. Mind sharing what docs you had to submit to JPJ to get the JPJ’s letter? Did you use a runner? If yes, appreciate if you could share the runner contact as well.

    Thanks.

    Hi SY, may I know what documents required for convert Malaysia Driving License to Singapore after obtained SG citizenship?

    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for sharing. May I please have the runner’s contact? Would be super useful during these difficult time.

    Reply »

    Dear Hazel,
    Thanks for writing this article. Can you provide the runner’s contact to me too?
    Also just wanna know, can I still drive a Malaysia car in Malaysia with a Singapore driving license? I’m Malaysian btw
    Thanks!

    Reply »

    Hi Pei Pei

    I kept my entry permit when I first got my PR. They only issued once. I think recent years are issued in soft copy. So I am not sure which year you got your PR.

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    Hi Hazel,

    I am a Malaysian, May I ask, when did you got your PR? and did you take the BTT test 3 months right after your gotten your PR?

    Cause I heard like the conversion is possible if you take the BTT within 3 months after obtaining your PR.

    My case right now is that I have obtained my PR more than 2 years, but I am only taking the BTT and converting the foreign license now in Jan 2021.

    Hope to hear from you soon!

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    Hi Jake

    I took the BTT test after few years I got my PR and only convert it license right before I convert Singaporean. I thought my BTT result has expiry but apparently when they checked the system it is still recorded. Thus, I can do my conversion right away.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel, isn’t that the conversion have to be done within 3 months of getting a PR? However, I see you mentioned that you passed BTT in 2015 and converted in 2020, how is that possible?

    Reply »

    Hi Jenny

    This is what happened to me. The BTT result has no expiry date. It is recorded in the system when I check with the driving center last year. Thus, I proceed with the conversion.

    Reply »

    Thanks for the write up! I am converting to Singaporean, have already gotten the temporary IC, so I don’t have Singapore IC and Malaysia IC. Do you know if Singapore Police accepts temporary IC?

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    Hello Hazel, I would like to get the jb runner’s contract to get the dox extraction pls 🙂

    Appreciate your help !

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    Hi, what happened to our Malaysian license once converted?

    Is our Malaysian license still valid to be used in Malaysia? or the Malaysian license become invalid? I saw some articles saying that the Malaysia license will no longer can be used once we gotten the abstract from JPJ.

    Reply »

    Hi Alex

    Yup no longer valid once you converted to Singapore License after the driving card license expired…You can only hold one license at one time.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    This is helpful!

    Can you share the runner contact with me? I need a extract JPJ letter for driving license conversion in Singapore.

    Regards,
    Jean

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    Hi Hazel, I am a new PR. Is it a must to convert my Malaysian license to SG license within 3 months as I wont be driving in Singapore at all. Is there any time lapsed for the compulsory conversion? Or is it better for me to take the theory exam first then only convert later on?

    Thank you.

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    Hi Jillie

    I only convert my driving license after years… No issue for me though. The BTT has no expiry after you passed the test. It will be recorded in the system. That is what I understand from the driving school…

    Reply »

    Hey Hazel, thanks a lot for sharing this, it has been really helpful!

    Can I also get the contact of the runner to get the JPJ letter, please?

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel, thanks for the informative post. Could you share the contact of the runner who helped you? Would really appreciate it!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Mind to share the runner contact number? Need to get the letter from JPJ here as well.
    Thanks a bunch!

    Best regards,
    Zhan

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Can you share the runner contact to me as well? Also just to check how you make payment to the runner? before or after or half half?

    Thanks
    David

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    Hi Hazel,

    May I know how are the steps mentioned above different, if I already have a Singapore PR and would like to convert my Malaysia driving license to Singapore driving license.

    Thank you.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Could you please share the runner’s contact with me?
    (Please bear with me if you found multiple comment of mine. I tried several times to post a comment but it did not show up.)

    Thank you!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Is there possible the runner can on behalf of car owner to renew the driving licence as well due to the Covid pandemic situation now? Please advise. Thanks.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    This is so helpful!
    Mind if I get the runner’s contact details too please?
    Good biz for the runner ya… haha

    Thanks lots 🙂

    Reply »

    Dear Hazel, your article is really helpful. Wish you could share the runner contact for me. Thank you so much

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,
    Really good article here. Helps alot.

    Please send me the runner’s details if that’s ok.
    Love to contact to get this sorted on my end. Many thanks!

    M

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for sharing your experience.
    Like the rest i also would like to get the runner’s contact.

    Thank you and have a nice day

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for sharing your experience.
    Like the rest i also would like to get the runner’s contact.

    Thank you and have a nice day

    Reply »

    Hi There,

    Please help to share the runner contact. Just wondering if my license is from Penang, can they extract from JPJ in JB?

    Reply »

    Hi hazel!
    Thank you so much for your sharing! Do you mind to share the runner contact to me as well? Appreciate that!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks a lot for sharing!
    Would you mind sharing the runner’s contact with me?
    Thanks a lot.

    -Matthew

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    Hi Hazel,
    can I have the contact details of the runner. Thanks.

    By the way, do you know what should I do with my property and car in Malaysia before the renunciation?

    Reply »

    Hi Evon

    Emailed you.. Maybe you can ask the runner about the car. As for property wise, I think you need to engage a lawyer to settle some paper work procedure…

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for the article! Great help. Can you share the runner contact? Do they need authorization letter to do this?

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel, thanks for the useful information. Can you please share the runner’s contact details with me? Thank you

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    I just renounced at Msia High Com and I am going to take the BTT before my citizenship registration with ICA.
    What additional documents I need to produce for the conversion?

    Reply »

    Hi Kway
    Have you got your JPJ letter? You need that for conversion. Do you still have your Malaysia IC and driving license to show? Spore traffic dept will need to see the original copy for verification purpose.

    Reply »

    Hello Hazel!!

    Your content and guide are super helpful!
    I have a situation, my driving license has expired and did not have the time to renew before COVID. Now it is expired. Do you know if I need to renew it before obtaining the JPJ Abstract letter? And if need, do you know anyway to renew it online?

    Also appreciate if you can provide me the runner details ! 😀 thank you so much!!!!

    Reply »

    Hey Hazel.
    Thanks for the heads up!
    May I know if the BTT only consist of computer based 50 questions? Or we do need to do the practical exam as well (up bill, 3 point turn and parallel parking).

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel..
    Can i get the Runner’s contact no please?
    Tqsm for sharing yr journey as im facing the same situation as yours right now…
    Really appreciate it…

    Reply »

    Hello Hazel,

    So I have passed the BTT test back in 2016, but from your guide I don’t see the need of that test result slip? Do we need to produce proof on BTT result or it is already in their system when we apply?

    Also can I also confirm:
    Original and a photocopy of your valid Qualified Foreign Driving Licence –> this means Malaysia Driving License?

    Thank you!!

    Reply »

    Hi Joshua

    They have the record in the system so no slip required. And yes that refers to the Malaysia Driving License

    Reply »

    Hi Eng..

    I am not sure about this. You need to show to Spore traffic department at the counter the original copy of the JPJ letter… They just need to verify your license only. So, maybe can?

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel

    May I have the contact details of the runner you have engaged?

    You also mentioned that for Singapore Citizens and PR, the new Singapore Driving License will be valid for life and there will be no need for any renewal. For WP holder with converted license, does it require renewal?

    Thank you.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel. Am also in need of someone to help me get the JPJ letter on Malaysia side. Appreciate your effort in replying to all the requests.

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    Hi Hazel,
    Thank U for sharing this, it’s really informative and useful.
    Am also need someone to help me get the JPJ letter in Malaysia.
    Can U share with Me the runner contact no?
    Before that can I check with U, is your runner is an appointed JPJ runner? or it can be any one (friends, sister/brother)?
    I saw your letter from JPJ has a chop Johor Bahru, is the letter has to do it / apply & be collected & in Johor? or We can do it in KL as well (I am from KL) or it doesn’t matter from where as long as We can provide the letter as per requested by TP?

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for sharing this useful guide, would you mind to share your JPJ runner contact details?

    Thanks in advance

    JS

    Reply »

    Thanks for this article. Can you please email me the runner details? My parent in Malaysia went to JPJ but was advised that this must be done by applicant in person! So i’m curious how the runner can do it. Thanks!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Do you know if one has attained Singapore citizenship (not PR), can he/she still convert the license? Separately, hope you can share the runner details with me as well. Thank you!

    Reply »

    Hi Kat

    Yup you still can convert but will require additional information. You need to check with Traffic Police Department on that.
    Emailed you the contact…

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    I am holding PR about 1.5 years, may i know still able to convert the driving license (Pass the Singapore Basic Theory Test) as follow your mentioned guide?
    Thanks

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for the information on this! Can you share with me the details of your runner so that I can approach him. Thanks in advance!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel

    Thank you for the info sharing.

    Appreciate if you could share with me the runner details as I wish to get the letter too.

    Thx.

    Reply »

    Hello Hazel!

    Thank you for this informative and very helpful post. I’m looking for a runner and would be appreciative if you could share your contact?

    Thanks so much!

    Reply »

    Hi, Hazel.

    Due to my letter was expired since last time I went to apply, can I have the runner contact to get the latest letter again.

    Thanks.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for sharing the above!
    Can you share the runner contact details?
    I would like to get the JPJ letter as well.
    And if I’m a EP holder right now, can I convert my licence?

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for the detailed explanation on the license conversion process. Are you able to share the runner’s contact?

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel, I were being PR for almost 10 years here as whether still can convert my Malaysia Licence to Singapore International driving licence? Appreciate u share me the runner’s contact. Thank you.

    Reply »

    Dear Hazel,

    May I seek your kind help if you could share with me the runner’s contact number please?

    Thank you in advance!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel, can you share with me the whole process for you to convert license?
    May I know roughly how long doing it took for you to convert the license?

    Reply »

    Hi Ellen

    I got my BTT theory years back so I cannot advise you the exact timing. My sister took 2 mths to complete the whole process from getting the BTT theory test passed to conversion.
    The BTT theory appointment will take 1 mth or so…

    Hope this helps.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel

    Thank you SO much for this helpful article – you really have helped many many ppl. Would very much appreciate if you could email me the runner’s details as well. Thanks a mil!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel

    Can you please also send me the contact of the runner? Very helpful article and really great blog you have here!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    For the BTT test, do I need to enroll to attend any course? Or just make an appointment, then on the day just go down go the test?

    Also what is the Entry and Re-entry Permit documents. Where can I get it?

    Reply »

    Hi Jovi

    no need for BTT.. as shared on my post, you need to buy the book and read up before test.

    Entry permit is when you obtain your PR. Re-entry permit is the one ICA issued when you renew every 5 years…

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for sharing your experience. I’ve converted to Singaporean and now waiting for Borang K. You mentioned that a warranty letter to confirm citizenship is required, any idea how this warranty looks like? Also, appreciate it if you could share your runner’s contact. Thanks

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    Hi Hazel,
    Thanks for the informative guide. Can you email me the contact of your runner please? Thanks.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,
    Thank you for the great info. Can you please share the runner contact with me as well? Cheers!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel

    Thank you so much for the detailed information! Can i have the contact of the runner? Thanks!

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    Thank you for your detailed guide. It help many ppl like me who are trying to convert Malaysia driving licence to Singapore driving licence.

    Do you mind to share with me the runner contact? I will need his/her help to get the JPJ abstract after I passed the BTT.

    Thanks again.

    Reply »

    Hi, I want to ask, the Malaysia license still able to convert to SG license if obtain SG PR more than 2 years? The Malaysia license is obtain before the SG PR status. Can help share the runner number to me as well. thank you

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel, thanks for the great info. May I have the runner’s contact for getting the JPJ letter pls.? Thanks!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel, can you share the runner contact with me via email? I would need to get the JPJ letter. Thanks a lot.

    Reply »

    Hello, can i get the runner’s contact too? Noting your tips, i thought there is a 3 months period to convert to SG licence after becoming a SC, not sure if that is true?

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel. Thank you for the information. Can you help to share the runner’s contact? Thank you.

    Regards
    Arliya

    Reply »

    Good day Hazel

    May I have the runner’s contact number as well please? Thank you in advance!

    Thanks for sharing such a useful info!

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    Hi Hazel / All,

    Great sharing and thanks.

    FYI, I managed to get the JPJ extract letter via JPJ portal by paying 10 ringgit and got a soft copy. (Information and Verification of Driving License)

    Q : Does it need to be ‘stamped’ and signed by JPJ as per your sample for SG Traffic Police Department?

    The soft copy does say “This is a computer-generated document. No signature is required.”

    If yes, don’t really need a runner at all. Hope this helps.

    Cheers.

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    Hi Steve

    Thanks for sharing the information. However based on my understanding, SG Traffic Police will need to see the stamped verified by JPJ as an acknowledgement letter. You can try to submit and share with us if the computer-generated document is accepted now. It will be great if they can accept now.

    Let us know if can be done after you complete your process. I will update accordingly.

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    Hi Hazel,
    May I get the runner contact please. Thanks.

    I have some question about the driving license.
    a) Is it still possible for us to renew our Malaysia license after converting?
    b) Is it possible for us to convert back to Malaysia license if we give up Singapore PR in the future ?

    Thanks

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    Hi MC

    Emailed you. Yes there is possibility to convert back to Malaysia license but there are certain documents and procedures required to do. You may wish to clarify with JPJ for a confirmation answer.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel, thank you for the information!

    Could I get the contact details of the runner too? Appreciate your help!

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    Hi Hazel, May i ask, will I be able to do the conversion now when i have already obtained my PR status in year 2018?

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    Hi Chia Chie

    As long as you got your driving license before you get your PR, you can just take BTT test to convert only.

    Reply »

    Can you share the runner’s contact with me? Thanks.
    Also, after getting the extract, is our Malaysian driving license cancelled? My license is still valid for 2 years.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Your article is really helpful! Could you please share me the runner contact too? I m currently finding way to get the letter. Thanks a lot!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel, Your article is really helpful! Could you share me the runner contact too? Appreciate it, thank you!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for this article, may I have the runner’s contact details too? Appreciate it, thank you

    Reply »

    Hello Hazel!

    I know you have been asked too many times But can I have the runner’s contact too? Thank you!

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel

    My new Malaysia driving license is not collected yet at JPJ because not able to go back to Malaysia ( i done the renewal online) Meaning i cant do conversion is it even though i have the letter.

    Reply »

    Hello Hazel,
    Thanks for your sharing. May i have the runner’s contact/details, please? Thank you in advance 🙂

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    I would like to ask, I received Singapore driving licence. Where to check status of malaysia driving licence was cancel off.

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    Hello Hazel, thank you for the informative content! I’m in SG for less than a year right now and planning to apply for PR. Thus, should I do this conversion after getting the PR status instead? (Then it should be a lifetime validity?) but then by then I would be in SG for more than a year

    On the other hand, i could always apply for conversion to SG license now (with a few years license validity) and subsequently when i have my PR status – to reapply?

    Thank you!

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    Hi PS

    I did the conversion after I obtain my PR and 10 years later. So it depends whether do you drive in Spore? If not, no hurry to do conversion.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Very useful post and do you mind to share me your runner details? My contact apparently retired years ago. Intend to get that after FMCO.

    Thank you in advance.

    Reply »

    Hi hazel , mind to have your wAtsapp ? More convenient to ask how to convert my malaysia driving license to Singapore driving license I need to runner contact as well ya 🙂

    Reply »

    Hi hazel,

    I passed my btt lesson.
    Can u pls provide me the runner jpj contact.
    I need to take the jpj letter.

    Tq hazel.

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    hi Hazel, there is no way to register the BTT online right? need to setup e-appointment and make a trip down?

    Hi ZH

    I doubt so. You can try to call them to double confirm. Not sure if they change the system now…

    yea called them….if i take their course..i can signup online but if I only want to do the test..i need to go down and book it

    the course on CDC is about 38++, a way for them to make $ lol

    Dear Hazel,

    Manny thx for your sharing here.
    May I have the runner contact?
    May I ask in regards to the BTT we need to register online and how many trial test entitled before one sit for the actual test?

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for sharing the info!
    Would you be able to share the runner’s contact?
    My wife is from KL, is JPJ able to verify that her driving license particulars as well?

    Reply »

    Dear Hazel,

    Thank you for sharing! It is very helpful and would you be able to share the runner’s contact?

    Thank you!

    Reply »

    Why not share the runner contact here? Easier for people who need it. Anyway, please email me the contact, need it urgently for the help. Thank you.

    Reply »

    This is my blog experience and I am sharing at my platform. Appreciate if you can be courteous instead being rude here.

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    Hi Hazel

    may i ask, during your conversion at the traffic police do you need to bring any old (expired) passports?

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    Thank you for your reply,

    just wondering, i did get my PR in 2014, and my foreign license on 2016, can i still convert it now? or will they tell me to get a new license from singapore?

    Reply »

    Hi Kasper

    You only need to pass BTT to convert the license if you got the driving license before you obtain S’pore PR. Otherwise, you will need to go through the whole process again for a Spore driving license.

    Hi Hazel, can you provide me the runner contact number?

    I actually called them they say must be original one then only can proceed.

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    Hi Eunice

    Emailed you. Ya that is what I thought of. They need to see the stamp on the paper.

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for the information.
    Could you please share to me the contact of the runner?
    Thanks load.

    Regards,
    Tracy

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    Hi Hazel,
    Thanks for sharing the journey of getting your license converted. Could you share me the contact of the runner as well, and how to get the Entry and Re-entry Permit documents?

    Reply »

    Hi Kelvin

    Emailed you 🙂 Entry permit is when you obtain your PR initially. They only issued once. You can print your re-entry permit from ICA portal

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for the information for the conversion process.

    Could you please share to me the contact of the runner?

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for this! Could you please share the runner’s contact with me as well? I’d like to the same 🙂

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you so much for the detail on the license conversion. This really helps alot.

    Could you share with me the runner contact? Thank You so much

    Reply »

    Hello Hazel, thank you for creating this blog post sharing your tips and details 🙂 Is your runner still working in this period? If so, I would like his contact, please. Thank you in advance.

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel, may I know is it still possible to renew Malaysia driving license after converted to Singapore License?
    Could I have the runner contact as well?
    Thank you very much 🙂

    Reply »

    Hi Hazel,

    Given current situation, are we still able to convert to Singapore Driving License after 3 months of becoming Permanent Residence by just passing the Basic Theory Test and not going through the practical ?

    As I understand that we can convert the license within 3 months after getting PR by passing the BTT, but not sure whether it applies now.

    Thank you.

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    Hi Shaun

    My sister and I got PR for many years and we only convert last year. so shldnt be any issue as long as you obtain your Msia diving license before you get your PR

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    Hi Hazel

    May i request for runners contact for helping to get abstract from JPJ . For Driving license conversion. Thankyou much in advance

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for sharing such helpful information about converting Malaysia driving license. Also appreciate if you could share the runner’s contact? Thank you.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for this informative post! Would you happen to know if we are still able to get the JPJ letter during this period and can you please share the runner’s contact information?

    Thank you!

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    Hi Hazel,

    Good day. Thank you for the helpful details.

    Could you share the runner contact please?

    Your kind of sharing is much appreciated!!!

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    Hi Hazel,

    I will renounce my citizenship in Aug21. Can I take the BTT now?

    Pls provide me the runner’s contract? Thanks

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    Hi Hua Siok

    Sure you can take BTT at the meantime.By the time you are done with BTT, your renunciation is completed.So you need to call Traffic Police Department to check what are the additional documents that you need to bring over to do the conversion on top of the existing documents.
    Emailed you the runner contact but the company is still closed till further notice.

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    Hi Hazel, I got the runner’s contact from my friend. However the person do not reply me after reading the text. Not sure has the number changed owner? Would you mind sharing with me the runner’s contact again? Many thanks.

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    Hi Hazel do you mind to share the runner contact with me through pm. I need to get my JPJ letter. Thanks a lot.

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    Hi Hazel do you mind to share the runner contact with me through pm. I need to get my JPJ letter. Thanks a lot.

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    Hihi Hazel,
    1stly… thanks for sharing this valuable information with us. Appreciate your time and effort.
    May i have the runner’s contact?
    Thanks again!
    Have a Great weekend ahead!
    #Stay safe
    Anthony

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for the article! Can see you’ve been kept busy sending your runners contacts to people so hope I can trouble you to send to me as well?

    Thanks,
    Daniel

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    Hi! Your post really helps! Can I have the runner contact? If I about to apply PR, will the license require any more conversion? Thanks in advance!

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    Hi Hazel.

    Thanks for your helpful article.

    May I know is the Singapore Police Traffic will only accept the Original Copy of the Abstract Letter from JPJ?

    Is there possible that I can get this letter from JPJ through email?

    The Basic Theory Book is not provide by the Driving Centre?

    Meanwhile, please share with me the runner contact info. Just in case I need it.

    Thank you.

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    Hi Hazel, thank you so much for such informative post!! Can you please share with me the runner details?

    Have been wanting to convert since last year but still can’t go back.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for sharing information with us, would you mind to share your runner detail please?

    Appreciate and thank you so much.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you so much for such informative post!

    Can you share with me the runner details please? Much appreciate!

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    Hi Hazel,

    I am glad I found your blog. Can you please share me the runner contact detail as well? Thank you very much.

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    Can share with my your runner’s contact? Thanks so much! So many ppl are asking for this!

    I hope he is not overwhelmed!

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for the detailed explanation. Do you mind sharing the runner’s contact?

    Also, the procedure for a PR to convert driving licence is different from the above (conversion after getting PR)?

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    Hello Hazel,

    May I know if the BTT test allows my license convert to class 3 license? My company usually provides those pick up cars which need class 3 instead of 3C.

    Also, mind sharing runner contact to me?
    Thanks in advance.

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    Hi Hazel, very useful sharing. Can I ask how long did you stay in Singapore before you converted your Msian driving license? For foreigners you need to convert within 12mths of arriving Singapore, how about foreigners who didn’t convert and then get PR? PR needs to convert within 3 months or so?
    Can you share the runner contact with me? I wonder how long it takes now, especially if we are given a timeframe to get our license converted? Appreciate your advice.

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    Hi Shi Yun

    I only convert my driving license after being PR for 10 years plus. I got my BTT test years before and only convert last year because BTT result has no expiry date. But please take note that the you must have obtained Malaysia driving license before your PR. Otherwise, you need to complete the whole process including practical test in Spore for Spore driving license.

    As for the JPJ letter, i think you might want to wait a while because Malaysia government keep changing the rules and he is trying to get a slot to go down for it. I email you the contact then.

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    Hi Hazel,
    What a great & useful info sharing! Appreciate if you can share me the runner contact as well.
    Thanks in advance! ^_^

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    Hi Hazel, thanks for the very useful post. May i get the contact for runner and I would like to do it after 10 Aug 2021.

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    Dear Hazel. Kindly share the runner’s contact to me as well pls.
    but my Msia license already expired, can i still get the JPJ letter?

    many thanks

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    Hi, thank you for the helpful post. Do you mind to share with me the runner’s contact number? Will need help to get JPJ letter.
    Thank you.

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    Hi Hazel, may I please get the runner’s contact from you? My friend recommended a runner and he was charging me RM300. Thanks alot for writing this article!

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for sharing the steps for converting the license, very informative. Grateful if you could share with me the runner’s contact number. Many thanks!

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for sharing on the license conversion process.

    Could you share with me the details of the runner?

    Thanks.

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    Hi Hazel. Thank you for the information above!

    Could I trouble you for the runner’s contact info as well please?

    Thanks much!

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for sharing the steps for converting the license, very informative.
    Grateful if you could share with me the runner’s contact number. Many thanks!

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    Hi Hazel, useful info for me.
    Can I have the runner contact?
    Is there any e-learning course beside self-reading
    Thanks

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    Hi Hazel

    Thanks for sharing the useful information here. Could you share the runner’s contact as I need to get the JPJ letter for license conversion too. Many thanks!

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    Hi, do you mind to share the runner contact with me? As I am urgent get my JPJ letter and tried to make appointment with JPJ Johor more than 10 times but failed. Thank you and really appreciate your help.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for sharing the process.
    Can you kindly share runner’s contact as well?

    Much appreciated, thank you.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for your information. Could you please share me the runner contact number please? Thank you 🙂

    And roughly how long is the process?

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    Hi hazel,

    If WP in singapore I believe can convert to sg licence right? Mind to share the name and contact of the runner? Many thanks

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    If you are concerned, as I was, that this might be a scam, let me assure you that you do not have to be. It is 100% genuine and I have received both my license and my letter.
    Since there is no place to review his excellent service, I would like to share my experience on this platform.
    I was really worried that the person would just disappear after I made my payment because of course we have to pay upfront. So I asked him if I can pay half first before I can get my Malaysian license renewed, but he explained to me that he would rather turn me down as it would mean extra work for him as he has to keep track of all the payments and he already has a lot of people in the queue.
    I was worried but decided to trust him and it turned out to be a great experience and proved that I really had worried too much! It only took a week and a half from the first day I made my payment to the day I received my license and letter in Singapore.
    After I made my payment, I decided not to keep asking him for updates as I trust him completely, although I was really worried for the first few days until I received his first update on progress.
    I highly recommend his service, and you need not worry. He knows what to do for you. I tried to ask my family in Malaysia to request the letter but the format was not accepted by Singapore Traffic Police. The Singapore officer told me that the letter must contain the date of registration, JPJ stamp and signature and the breakdown of my driving license on one page, and also the RM10 receipt.
    I hope this comment helps to ease your doubt! Good luck!

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    After reading Hazel’s post above, I’ve decided to engage him to get a letter for me.
    First contacted him on 3-Jul-21, he told me that not able to start work due to MCO. So I wait till 10-Aug-21 for him to start operate. He also explain the reason and current JPJ operation situation very clearly to me. I can wait since this is not a life and dead issue.
    Sent all the required documents and payment to him on 12-Aug-21, and I got a screenshot of the JPJ letter from him on 18-Aug-21. That’s was quiet fast. On the same day he get my SG address and arrange for courier via Citi-Link. 2 days later, the letter already reached my home.
    Overall is a fuss free and trustworthy service from him. Would totally recommend to others since he’s a professional on this field.

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    Hello Hazel

    Feel great to see your sharing here as we’re now in a mess to convert our Malaysia driving license due to MCO and we just got our SG PR approved.

    Would like to get the runner contact from you if possible?

    Appreciate that. Thank you in advance!

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    Hi Hazel

    Can you also share with me the runner details for me to get the JPJ letter. Thank you so much for sharing this useful information.

    Thank you.
    Regards,
    Ada

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    Hi Hazel!

    Can you please share with me the runner’s contact? What are the documents to pass to the runner to apply for the JPJ letter?

    Thanks a bunch!

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    Hi Hazel,

    Would like to say thanks again for sharing this great information. Runner service is extremely fast and reliable. He informed me got both my renewed license and JPJ letter on 19 Aug then I got the documents delivered to my door step by CityLink carrier on 21 Aug. I now successfully converted my license. Thumbs up!

    Cheers!

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    Hi Hazel

    Can you send me the runner contact info,cause I need to convert my license in Japan n I also need the JPJ records,thank you

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    Hi Hazel, I just get my temporary pink IC, I still can convert my license at this stage.
    May I know wat is warranty letter, where to get

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    Hi Pei Sze

    Sorry you need to check with Traffic Police Department then. You can call them to check before you go down. If you have exact information, do share with us.
    Thank you.

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    Hi Hazel, thank you for your sharing.
    Can I have the contact of the runner to get JPJ letter?
    Also, after you convert your license, you get Class 3 or Class 3C ?

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    Hi Hazel,

    Is it true that if such sequence
    Obtained SG PR in 2007 > Take Malaysian Driving License in 2016 would mean a convert is not possible? Or anyone could share their experience if they were able to do so?

    Thanks!

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    Hi Darren

    Ya.You need to obtain the Msia driving license before u obtain your PR. If not, you need to take the whole course in Spore.

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    Hi Hazel renouncing Malaysian citizenship mid Sep and converting to Singaporean end of Sep.Do I need to get JPJ letter before renunciation ? Thank you for the helpful information . May I have the contacts for the runner please.

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    Hi Hazel,

    The post is so helpful!!! May I know if you could share the details of the runner please? Thanks a million!!! Stay safe always :))

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for sharing your experience and useful information with us. Can you kindly share me the runner contact number please? Thank you

    Once again, thank you so much!

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    Hi Jesse

    Does the JPJ Letter has the stamp chop verification? If not, the Traffic Police Department will not accept. I heard from some of them…

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    Hi Hazel,

    Would you mind sharing your runner’s contact details? Thanks

    I heard from my friend that requesting the JPJ letter will cancel our Malaysian driving license. Is it true?

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    Hi Hazel,

    May I have the runner name and contact please? I need to renew my license which expired in few months ago and I need a jpj letter to convert my license.

    Thanks.

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    Hi, do i need to go back to home state to get the JPJ letter? If my license is issued in Selangor, can I get the letter from JB? Also can you send me the runner’s number as well. Thanks.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Your guide is so complete and well-understandable. Big thumbs up!

    Can I have the runner’s contact from you?

    Besides, may I ask do you know after we converted the license (I am a PR now) in Singapore, do we still can drive (legally) in Malaysia after our existing Malaysia license expired? If no, means you are giving up your right to drive in Malaysia also?

    Thanks in advance.

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    Hi Hazel! Could you please share your runner’s contact? I messaged you previously but I think there was a typo in my email address. Thanks in advance!

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    Hi Hazel.
    Can I have the runner’s contact detail?
    Do I need to provide International Driving Permit for the conversion? The explanatory note sent from Traffic Police indicated to provide IDP.
    Thank you.

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    Hey Hazel, any idea if the display of P- plate is necessary after conversion if my Malaysia Driving license is more than a year before conversion?

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    Hi Jazz

    The entry permit is one time off only.. you need to email ICA to ask for it. Re-entry permit u can login in to ICA website and check via your singpass

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    Hi Hazel,

    My situation is the opposite. I want to convert my Singapore Driving License to Malaysia Driving License. May I know after I obtained the extract from Traffic Police Singapore, my Singapore Driving License still valid? Even though I didn’t convert to Malaysia Driving License for the given time frame which is 6 months? Today I went to JPJ, if I want to convert, I need to surrender my PR which I very reluctant to do so. If I permanently stay in Malaysia, can I still use the Singapore Driving License? My Malaysia Driving License already blacklisted. Do you have any suggestion on my situation?

    Thanks in advance!

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    I have done my renunciation in Aug 2021 and just went to Traffic Police to do the license conversion.

    Documents that i have prepared are Singapore IC, Passport, valid Malaysia driving license, JPJ letter and receipt, Borang K and 1 passport size photo.

    If you are PR, you will need entry permit and re-entry permit as well. As I am Singaporean now and have lost my entry permit, i have actually got a letter/memo from ICA saying that when is my PR start date. They will not be able to reissue entry and re-entry permit to you.

    Not sure if ICA can issue the letter/memo online, but I got it when i was at ICA after Oath taking. checked with the officer at PR department, 1) i need to lodge police report online saying that i have lost my entry permit, then print out the report. 2) write a letter and address to ICA officer to request for reissuance of entry permit 3) head to counter and the officer will issue the letter/memo to you.

    All documents required 1 original and 1 photocopy.

    hope this helps.

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    Hi Hazel

    Thank you so much for sharing this useful information.

    Appreciate if you could share with me the runner contact

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    Hi Hazel,

    I saw from telegram group about a letter from Singapore Traffic Police for online application of JPJ abstract.

    Is this the only document I need to provide runner? Or do I still need to give IC/Driving license photocopy?

    Prefer to minimise sharing of personal data.

    Thanks!

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    Hi. Hazel, just checked with jpj that after issuance of this letter we need to suspend malaysia license. Is this happen to you?

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    Hi Carrie

    Yes they will suspend your Msia driving license because you can only hold 1 valid driving license.
    If you want to change back to Msia driving license, you need to get a letter from Traffic Police Department in future

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    Hi Hazel,
    I only need to provide my photocopy IC to the runner if I want to renew my Msia driver license and also obtain the JPJ abstract? How about photocopy of my passport photo?
    Could you email me the details Thanks

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    Do we need the “lesen pertama dimiliki… pada…” when the letter already indicates the first issuance date and license class? Isn’t that a double job?

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    Hi Hazel! This is absolutely informative thank you very much! By any chance you know if I can get JPJ letter in KL/Selangor area? Or the letter is only available in JB?

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    Hi Wan Ting

    The runner is located in JB. If you want to get it in KL/ Selangor area, maybe you need to ask your family members to help you. They need to get authorisation letter from you to proceed. That is what I understand.

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    Hi Hazel, I just went this morning and the officer asked for entry permit. But I have no clue what an entry permit is, any idea?

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    Hi Yiwei

    Based on my understanding from the runner, we can still drive Msia car when we are in Msia after the conversion now

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    Hi Hazel,
    Thank you for sharing this valuable information!

    May I have the runner name and contact please too? I’m planning to get the JPJ letter to convert to SG driving license.

    Also, do you know when the runner submits the application to JPJ, whether our Malaysian driving license will be blacklisted / frozen? Thanks again!

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    Hi Hazel, may I have the runner’s contact please for the JPJ extraction letter for license conversion? Btw, can I also check, does JB JPJ provide the letter if my license was issued at Selangor?

    Thanks so much, Hazel.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for the valuable information.
    Can I have the runner’s contact details as well please?
    Appreciates and thanks!

    Best regards,
    KM

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    Hi thank you so much for your information. May I know where and when to watch a Road Safety Video after i passed my BTT and have been given approval for conversion of Malaysia driving license?

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    Hi hazel
    Kindly share the runner number.
    I try to ask letter from Selangor but JPJ ask to come in person.
    Btw based on your experience , I’m gotten my PR in May 2021, can I temporarily driving using my Malaysian driving license ?

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    Hi Hazel,

    I’ve done my renunciation of Malaysian and got the temporary slip for my Singapore IC on May 2021. However i’m worried about my Malaysia driving license expiry on 25th November 2021. I couldn’t apply the license renewal as i doesn’t have my Malaysia IC copy with me, all the documents i have surrender to High Commission of Malaysia.

    Currently i’m still going through the class 3A theory practice session. Do i able convert to SG license if my Malaysia driving has expired? I’m worried about this.

    Appreciate your help and advise. Thank you

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    Hi Hazel,

    Not sure if my previous comment went through.

    Could you please share the contact of the runner with me? I would like to renew license and request for the JPJ letter for conversion.

    Appreciate your help. Thank you!

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    Hi Hazel, did you have to make appointment for the conversion at the Traffic Police Dept at Ubi or could you just walk in? Thanks!

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    Hi Sharon

    Nope. It should be original copy with the original certified on the paper. You can try to submit but will most likely rejected

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    Hi Hazel,
    I really like your post. I had runners who said they need real IC, which I was not ready to give. So scan copy of IC and license is acceptable? Once the JPJ letter is issued, does it mean the msia driving license is not valid anymore, or only upon receiving the SG driving license, the msia license is cancelled? Please share your runner contact. Thank you so much.

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    Hi Hazel,

    i had lost my entry permit, is traffic police accept with my old passport to verify it? or i must produce this to officer?
    Please advise.

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    Hey Hazel,
    This was very informative and very reassuring! Could you please share the contact of the runner ? Thank you so much

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    Hi, Just want to check with you, after the conversion, you are still able to drive in Malaysia with your Malaysia driving license? Heard some people say your malaysia license will be cut off if you converted to Singapore License.

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    Hi Max

    You can still convert back to Msia license provided you get the letter from S’pore Traffic Police Department to change back.

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    Hi Hazel! Happy New Year! Thanks so much for the useful info!! Appreciate if you can share the runner’s contact details. Thank you!

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    Hello Hazel, would like to check whether there is a need to make an appointment before heading down to Ubi for the conversion? or just need to walk in from Mon-Fri / Sat half day? Thanks in advance and Happy New Year to you. (:

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    Hi Hazel, can you share the runner’s contact. Also while obtaining the letter, my understanding is JPJ will block your driving license and will not be able to further renew in future

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    Hi, thanks for sharing your experience.

    Would you know if in case one loses their PR status in Singapore, does the converted sg driving license becomes invalid as well?

    Thanks

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    Hi Hazel, can you share the runner details? Will JPJ will block or terminate my driving license and will not be able to renew in the future? I am wondering whether we can continue to drive MY cars in Msia?

    Thanks alot

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    Hi ST

    Emailed you 🙂
    If you want to activate back your M’sia driving license, you need to get a letter from S’pore Traffic Police Department to change back. We can only hold 1 valid driving license.

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    Happy new year Hazel, may I have the runner contract details or do we liaise directly with you? Hope to hear you soon! I’ve shared my email. I’ve passed my BTT test, now just need the extract from JPJ.

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    Hi Hazel, can you share the runner details? Will JPJ will block or terminate my driving license and will not be able to renew in the future? I am wondering whether we can continue to drive MY cars in Msia?

    Thanks alot

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    Hi Pei Sze

    Yes I think still can. You call traffic police department to confirm what are the additional documents you need to produce for the conversion.

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    Hi Hazel, thanks for the informative post. Do you mind sharing the runner’s contact to get the JPJ letter? Many thanks!

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    Hi Hazel,

    First of all, very great and informative blog! Thankful to have encountered your blog, your insights have definitely eased my mind when I went through the SC conversion process.

    I’d like to ask you about your Malaysian driving license conversion process. I have yet to book a BTT (basic theory test) in Singapore actually (due to several reasons), can I check if the letter from JPJ can only be obtained after I pass the BTT? Also, how should I engage JPJ? Do you tell them that you need a ‘letter’ from them for the license conversion purpose or..?

    Appreciate your help and advice greatly!

    Thank you.
    Lucas

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    Hi Lucas

    Ya it is better to get the JPJ letter after you pass your BTT because the letter is only valid for 6 mths upon issue date. If you need the runner to secure the letter, i can share the contact. if you are going back M’sia any soon, you can go down yourself to get the letter.

    Hope this helps.

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    Hi Hazel, thanks for the great post. I’ve read that once the letter is issued, the Malaysian license (regardless if we require to hand it over to JPJ or not) will not be able to be renewed anymore so basically will have to use the Singapore license in Malaysia next time if wanna drive? At the same time, could you also please share your runner’s number. Thanks!

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    Hello Hazel,

    Thanks for the prompt reply!

    I wanted to find out if it is ok for me to get the JPJ letter *before* I pass my BTT, actually.

    I’m currently back in Malaysia for a short period, and I have yet to actually pass the BTT (in Singapore). I am thinking if it is okay for me to get the JPJ letter first, before passing the BTT. Do you happen to know if JPJ will still issue me the letter, before I pass my BTT?

    Appreciate your advice.

    Thank you.
    Lucas

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    Hi Lucas

    Ya you can get but you need to make sure your BTT pass within 6 mths time as the JPJ letter only valid 6 mths upon issuance date.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for the very informative post.
    Could you share the runner’s name and contact number? Appreciate it.

    Thanks
    Nick

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    Hi Hazel,
    Please share the JPJ runners contact and very informative blog

    Appreciate your assistance and advice greatly

    Many thanks,
    Eric

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    Hi Hazel.

    Thanks for sharing the info.

    Been trying to get the JPJ letter in Selangor and KL JPJ branches by runner and family member representatives, even wrote to HQ, but still can’t get it, different party says different requirements, procedures and documents needed. Advice to all, its troublesome to get the letter from other JPJ branches, direct deal with JB JPJ better.

    Glad that found your postings while Google today. Please share your runner’s contact with me. Thanks!

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    Hi Frances

    Just BTT if you got your M’sia driving license before you obtain your PR status. If not, you need to take up full course.

    Hope this helps

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    Hi Jason

    You can only hold 1 valid driving license. So your Malaysia license will be suspended. If you want to convert back, you need to get letter from Traffic Police and go to JPJ again.

    Hope this helps…

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    Dear Hazel, I really appreciate you providing such life-saving info to all of us. We would be utterly lost and dumbfounded without it.

    However I do have one question regarding the runner.
    Isn’t it risky to forward a stranger my personal particulars since the person can use my identity to do questionable things?
    Or is this a situation where I have to assume the risk since this is the only option because I am not in the country?

    Like everyone else, I am in dire need of the services of the runner you speak of. In spite of, would you be kind enough to forward the runner’s contact and whatever advise you may have.
    Thank you in advance.

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    Hi Levine

    The runner has a registered company in Malaysia. You can cross on your top left corner and put for “JPJ USE ONLY”.

    Hope this helps

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    Hi Hazel,

    Can help to provide contact of runner?
    My driving license is expiring in March this year, do I need to renew first?

    Thanks
    Philip

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    Hi Hazel,
    Any idea if we have International driving permit would help to applying Singapore driving license? Secondly, if we do not want to surrender the Msia driving license, would it mean in a way we need to go through full process BTT and FTT and practical test in order to obtain both country driving license ? Many Thanks.

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    Hi JY

    My understanding is that if you have International driving permit, you no need to apply Spore driving license? Anyway, you can only hold one valid driving license only. If you converted to S’pore license and decided to change back to M’sia license, you can do so. You need to get a letter from S’pore Traffic Police Dept to convert back.

    Hope this helps..

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    Hi Hazel,
    Thanks Thanks for replying. I do have international driving permit, however still uncertain and unsure that if as a Malaysian of SPR can use international driving permit for driving in Singapore or not…else I think might go for a “hard” way to go through all driving test progress to get Singapore driving license instead. I felt troublesome though if i need driving in Malaysia need to convert back from Singapore license…-_-|||

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    Hi JY Cheong

    If you are holding International driving permit, perhaps you can clarify with Traffic Police Officer ?and from what i know, we can still drive in M’sia even though holding S’pore license

    Hi Hazel,
    Came across your blog. Great write up and useful tips. I am converting my MY driving license to SG one too. Appreciate the JPJ runner contact. Thanks!

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    Hi Hazel

    Thanks for sharing !
    Do we need citizenship certificate for the conversion?
    coz i can only get the citizenship certificate somewhere in Jun/ July but my Malaysia driving license expiring in Apr 🙁
    but i gotten my pink IC already, is the Pink IC suffice to prove nationality?

    Thank you!

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    Hi Alice

    Sorry I am not sure on the conversion procedures when you already converted. Perhaps you can call Traffic Police Dept to clarify. They will need a letter/certificate as supporting douments

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    Hi Hazel,

    Can I ask you an advice? I got Malaysia driving license 20 years ago (before i got Sin PR) but no driving at all after that, so consider 0 driving skill and I want to learn driving from start for safety reason.

    Do you think in this case:
    1. going to get driving instructor and then convert license
    2. to get start everything from beginning like no license in SG

    which option you think is most cost saving?

    and also, would you please provide me runner contact in JB incase i need it?

    thanks!

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    Hi Hazel, can I get the contact of the runner?
    Did you ever encounter the issued date on the jpj letter different from driving license card? I was rejected by TP in SG due to this error.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you so much for this!

    May I ask for the runner’s contact details, please?

    Also, I cannot find my Entry Permit (it was back in 2019) for the life of me, do I have to approach ICA to get another one?

    Thank you!!

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    Hi Hazel,
    Thanks for summarizing the whole license conversion process. It is a great help. Could you share with me the runner details? Need to prepare the JPJ letter.
    Thank you very much. 🙂

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    Hi Hazel, can I have the runner’s contact?
    And also would like to know what is the procedure, if I were to convert from SG Driving License back to MY Driving License?

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    Hey Hazel will need your runner contact please 🙂 my mom back in KL says that I will need to show my SG ID also in order to get the extract letter is it true?

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    Hi Winson

    JPJ Abstract and International Driving Permit (IDP) are not the same. The IDP renewal is RM150 yearly.

    Hope this clarifies…

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    Hi Hazel, i just went to the Comfort delgro website, wanted to book an appointment for my basic theory test, however, I am forced to pay for this enrolment fee whereby it covers some online tests, total is $78. Is this enrolment fee sth new ?

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    Hi Li Chen

    No. You need to book the BTT test at their centre. I am not sure you can do walk in or still need to make appointment to go down to book the BTT Test. The BTT Test cannot be book through online.

    Hope this clarify…

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    Hi Hazel, will need your runner’s contact please. I passed my BTT and just need to get my abstract letter. The other thing is that if I go back to JPJ myself, is it as straight forward as me requesting for the abstract letter? Another runner I know told me have to submit singapore ID to get it…?

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    Hello Hazel, thanks for all the info! appreciate it.
    For Step 3 conversion in the TP office, you mentioned the below is one of the required items.

    Original and a photocopy of your valid Qualified Foreign Driving Licence

    Does it mean that we need to provide the physical copy of the Malaysia driving license?

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    Hi Vin

    Yes you need to show them for verification purposes. They return to you once they verify on the spot.

    Hope this helps

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    Hi Hazel,

    I didn’t know that the receipt for the JPJ letter is needed. If I have threw away the receipt, but I do have the debit payment transaction detail it from my bank statement, since I paid using debit card. Would this be suffice?

    Appreciate if you could advise on this. Tq

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    Hi Jonathan

    I am not sure with this. You need to ask the Traffic Department officer. I suggest you to call them and ask.

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    Hi Jonathan, did you manage to convert your license in the end? I have unfortunately threw my receipt as well and I’m really at a loss. I went down to Traffic Police HQ, but was rejected as my receipt is missing. Hope to hear from you. Thanks!

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    Hi Hazel,

    Firstly thank you, SUPER clear and helpful, may I please have the runner’s contact as well.

    You should get a commission at this point so may people are asking. lol

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    Hi Hazel,

    I’ve posted once but not sure if my comment went through. Can you please share the runner contact to me? Appreciate much on the post.

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    Hi, I’d like to convert my license too. Could you please email me the runner’s contact please.

    Another question, can our family member help us to get the abstract from JPJ with the photocopied documents?

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    Hi Michelle

    Emailed you 🙂 Yup you can ask your family member to help you but they need to provide authorisation letter from your side and all the documents required.

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    Hi Thiru

    The Entry Permit only issue once and for Re-entry permit, you can login in to ICA portal to download.

    Hope this helps

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    Hi Hazel, thank you so much for the wonderful sharing. Can you share with me the runner’s contact number. Thanks!

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    Hi Hazel,

    I’m grateful to have read this article of yours! Would you mind sharing with me the JPJ runner contact? Thank you 🙂

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    Hi Hazel, when I contact the runner, do I have to get ready the Conversion Form (Pink colored) or he can get the JPJ abstract without the pink form?

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    Hi Rouxuan

    Emailed you 🙂 No need to get ready the Pink form. That is for your SG Traffic Police Department submission

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    Hi Hazel,

    Could you share your runner’s contact with me, thank you !

    I would like to know if after I convert my license, will I still be able to retain my Malaysian license, renew and use it as per normal? I understand that that is not the case ?

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    Hi Hazel!

    Thanks for the valuable information and constantly following up on all the comments even till now.

    May I please have the contact for the JPJ runner?
    Thanks!

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    Hi hazel, thank u so much for your detailed explanation! I have tried asking a proxy to help me get the letter in shah alam, however the JPJ there refuse to release the letter unless i come in person. Would u mind sharing your runner contact with me? Most probably only JB JPJ can accept runner to do on behalf…..

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    Hi Hazel, thanks for writing and updating this article. Would you please share the runner contact with me as well? Thanks.

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    Hi, does malaysian need to apply internation license or just Malaysia driving licesnse will do? any hard requirement on Malaysia validity, mine going to expired soon in 05/14 (passed BTT). Need runner contact as well. Thanks

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you on your blog on the conversion of Malaysian license to Singapore.

    My question:
    1) Do I need to cancel my driving license in Malaysia?
    2) Can you share me the runner’s contact?

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    Hi. I have a question. Will your Malaysian Driving License be cancelled when you obtain the extract from JPJ, or the cancellation will only happen AFTER you converted your license in Singapore?

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    Hi SJ

    They will blacklist your details once you obtain JPJ letter. You can lift up when you want to convert back to Malaysia license by obtaining letter from SG Traffic Police Dept.

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    Hello Hazel,

    I like your website so much and this article is so helpful for me. Thanks for sharing all the information to us.

    May I know whether can I drive Malaysia-registered vehicle in Malaysia with a Singapore driving license?
    (I am Malaysian who going to get my Singapore PR soon).

    Thanks in advance for your reply.

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    Hi Ian

    Understand from the runner, we can still drive though but not in Singapore though. Perhaps you can get double clarification from JPJ

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for this very informative article.
    Do you have any info whether the abstract letter can be obtained from the JPJ in UTC JB? Do they accept walk in or must book appointment?

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    Hi Jing Yee

    Sorry I am not sure if they do accept walk in. You can check the website on the online appointment column.

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    You can’t get the abstract from UTC JB. You can only get it from JPJ HQ at Taman Daya. They accept walk in, don’t need to book. Advise to go there early and spend half a day to wait there.

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    Hi Hazel,

    U may want to update one more document required from TP is the mytransaction record from my ICA portal to prove your pass was issued from which date. I also made 2 trips to TP because lack of this additional info.

    Great and very thorough article!

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    Hi Yin Ying

    Thanks for sharing. This is not required during my time. I will update on the post to share with everyone 🙂

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    Hi Yin Ying

    Thanks for sharing. This is not required during my time. I will update on the post to share with everyone
    But,can you advise where to see the mytransaction record from the ICA portal?

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    Hi Hazel,

    After you converted to Singapore driving license, can we still keep the Malaysia license ? Are we still able to renew Malaysia license in future ?

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    Hi YH

    You can still keep your existing malaysia license until it expired then cannot renew. So in future if you want to convert back to m’sia license, you need to get a letter from Traffic Police to convert back.

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    hi bro,
    I am SPR (Malaysian), just obtained my SPR last few day, i need to convert my license, may i know how do i register account for BTT website? pls help,
    i could not find any registration in this website https://ssdcl.com.sg/test-dates/, tyvm

    Best regards,
    Ghim Sheng

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for sharing such useful information. May I ask for the contact of the runner please?

    Thank you

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    Hi hazel,

    Your webpage Is very organised and informative! Thanks for your kind guidance 🙂
    May I have the runner’s contact as well?
    Thanks a lot!

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    Hi Hazel!
    First off, thank you so much for sharing the information and the time you put in to write it.
    Can I please have the runner’s contact for jpj?

    Thanks!

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    Hi Hazel,

    Could u share more information on the conversion driving license for new sporean?
    No idea what is warranty letter? Could u pls email me if u have sample?

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    Hi Jamie

    Perhaps you can call Traffic Police Department hotline to check? That was the information shared by the officer when I asked her..

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    Hi Hazel

    Thank you for your effort on putting up these information.

    May I have the contact for the runner please?

    Thanks!

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    Hi Hazel,
    could you pls explain further for the warranty letter?
    Do u all heard before the conversion must convert within 3 months after obtaining PR? Officer rejected me because of my PR is 2017 .
    any suggestion ?

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    Hi Jamie

    Did you get your Msia driving license before obtaining PR? If no, you need to take the complete driving license course in Singapore. Ya I heard before must convert within 3 months but I did not do that. As you can see from my post, I convert many years later.

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    Omg seriously? i obtain my PR in 2014. only recently taken the BTT test. anyone can confirm if still can convert?

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    Oh no, i got my malaysia license back in 2010, PR in 2016 and never bother to convert because I never drive in Singapore. Just recently took the BTT.. but now im at a lost after reading your comment.. when did you obtain your malaysia license?

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    Hi JN

    You can still try to convert after getting the BTT. Please secure the JPJ letter and convert at Traffic Police Department.

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    hi Hazel, I have requested for a letter from JPJ many years ago and I think I’ve lost it, do you know if I can make a second request at JPJ Taman Daya?

    Meanwhile, I suppose you converted your license years after obtaining your PR instead of within 3 months?

    Hi DV

    You need to go down JPJ office to request again. But not sure if there is additional step.Yup I converted years after obtaining my PR

    Hi Hazel,

    Just curious can a student pass holder apply for a conversion from Malaysia driving license to Singapore’s? Thanks !

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    Hi Hazel, can you share your runner’s contact number please.
    How long the runner sent your jpj letter ?
    5hanks.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Could you share the contact number of your runner pls. I need to get my JPJ letter also. Many thanks! 😉

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    Hi Johnson

    Sorry I am not sure on this. Maybe you can check with Traffic Police Department.

    No, I don’t think so. I saw the notice that the convertion is only valid for Malaysia Class B2 and D license. But you can ask Singapore TP to confirm.

    Hi Hazel,
    Your post is informative and helpful. Thanks!

    I converted to Singaporean in year 2021. My Malaysia driving licence expired in year 2020. Any idea if I can still convert my Malaysia driving licence in Singapore?

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    You have to renew Malaysia Driving License first. You need to have a valid MY driviing license to do the convertion.
    You can still convert driving license even though you are holding Sg Pink IC.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Could you please send me the the runner contacts?

    Thanks for your helpful and informative step to step guideline shared here.

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    Hi Jocelyn

    Sure but just make sure your BTT pass within the JPJ approval letter period. The JPJ letter only valid for 6 mths upon issuance.

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    May I know are you able to get the license immediately from TP or need to provide a address for them in order post to you?

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    Dear Hazel,
    Can you please email me the runner contact? I may need the service to get the JPJ letter.
    Thank you very much

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    Hi Hazel,
    May I have your jpj runner contact ? I have encountered a very bad experience with my current runner. He only able to obtain the letter without chop and signature. He asked me to go JPJ meet up with the Officer then only can get the signature. And telling me that I need to write a letter to surrender my MY license. I need further info on this. Kindly please help. Thanks.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Could you please send me the the runner contacts?

    Thanks for your helpful and informative step to step guideline shared here.

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    Hi Hazel. Thanks for the info. Not sure if my previous comment was recorded here. Do you mind sharing the runner’s contact details with me? Thanks again!

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    I just want to share my recent experience converting my MY driving license to Sg license, as my situation maybe a bit different from others.
    You may encounter a question: Can we convert MY license to Sg license after renouncing MY citizen and getting a SG pink IC? The answer: YES.
    I got my SG pink IC in 2021, but only took my BTT in July 2022. After passing my BTT, I went back to JB (JPJ at Taman Daya) to apply the abstract (Thanks to my brother to navigate me around). This letter is basically to proof that you are clear from blacklist or suspension in Malaysia record. (Thanks to Hazel to provide me the runner contact too, but eventually I did myself. I spent half a day to do it, and if you don’t want to waste the time, I strongly suggest you to hire a runner to help you, which can be worth of the time and effort, to avoid all the hazzle.)
    What to bring to JPJ? 1) A photocopy of your MY IC (I don’t have the original IC anymore as I already renounced and got my Sg Pink IC), 2) a photocopy of SG IC, and 3) a photocopy of MY driving license. The JPJ officer did not even check my original copy, but I suggest you to bring the original copy in case they check. I also suggest to bring other documents, such as SG passport, renounciation letter, and so on, just in case.

    After getting the abstract from JPJ, you can proceed to TPHQ to convert the SG license.
    Document to bring: Original and photocopy of SG Pink IC, MY Driving Licence, MY Renounciation Cert, SG Passport, Entry (and ReEntry) Permit (even though these papers should no longer needed, TP officer asked me to provide it. I think luckily I got my passport with me and she accepted it to replace ReEntry Permit). Of course, lastly a passport size photo with white background.
    I was a bit unlucky as I had to spend around 5hrs in TPHQ to complete the process. (I went in around 12.30pm and came out around 5.30pm. No need to make appointment, just walk in). Reserve your time to do this process just in case there is a long queue.
    Hope that helps some of you who read Hazel Diary.

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    Hi Lee,
    Can check if Entry Permit a must produced document? As I have lost my Entry Permit (understand that it only issued once by ICA when first obtained PR), shall I make a police report to substantiate the lost of Entry Permit?
    Thanks.

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    Hi Hazel,
    Could you share the runner details to me as well? Needed the document from JPJ. I’ve passed my BTT two years back and good to know it’s still valid.

    Thanks for this post! It is so helpful!

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    Hi sis,
    If I get the abstract from JPJ, will they cancel my Malaysia driving license?

    Could you share with me your runner details as well as the related charges.

    Thank you

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    Hi Hazel, may i get the runner’s contact please?
    Also, sharing so that you can share it with your audience as well, the Singapore Traffic Police will reject the JPJ letter if the stamp which indicates which JPJ division issued the letter is missing. I got my letter from the KL JPJ and was rejected, so ended up having to reapply a new one.

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    My jpj letter validity dont tally with my license validity because i renewed my driving license in malaysia late after expiry.

    Sg side rejected. Came back malaysia to take new letter but shown status blacklisted as i taken one letter previously already. Now waiting for them to unblacklist me. Just caution to those taking letter. Check your validity must tally on license and letter.

    If not ask officer to sign and write new date manually with pen.

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    Hello Hazel, any idea if we still able to get another copy of the jpj extract if it exceeds the 6 months validity when we wanna do the license conversion with TP? I didn’t check for all these info previously (sigh) and actually got my husband to extract it earlier. Now I am afraid we can’t make it within the 6 months validity…

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    Hi Hazel, thank you so much for the very helpful information.
    Can you share the runner details with me too? Thanks a lot.

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    Hi Hazel, do you know why the registration and booking of test date can only be done in person at the center? Also, I see that there is an “enrolment fee” on the website, in addition to the $12 required to book a BTT test. Is this a mandatory fee for all 3 driving centers?

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    Hi Edric

    I also not sure the reason. We have to make a trip down to book ourselves at the centre. I dont remember there is enrolment fee when i booked. I only pay for the BTT test. Maybe you can check with the driving centre u book..

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    Hi Hazel, thanks for your useful info about converting license.
    May I have the contact of JB runner as i have not get my sg passport from ica yet.
    Thanks!

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thank you for your very helpful information.
    Could you please share the runner contact with me as well?
    Thank you very much!

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    Hi Hazel,

    could you please share the runner contact and Price range to me?
    i am try to convert my license after renounced my citizen.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Any ideas if you would know whether a conversion can be done if I got my Malaysian driving license after having a student pass here in SG? Thanks!

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    Hi John

    I heard some cases that they cannot approved the conversion. I think it is better for you to get advise from Traffic Police Department before you do any planning..

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    Hi Hazel,

    Do Malaysians get the Entry permit, or is that the same Re-entry permit? I can’t for the life of me figure out what the Entry permit is :/

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    Hi Ian

    Entry Permit and Re-entry permit is different. Entry Permit is the first letter issued when you obtained PR. It will not be issued again.

    Hope this clarifies.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Do you know if it is possible to get the JPJ Extract online instead of using a runner / going down personally?

    Appreciate this blog and your response 🙂

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    Hi can you share me the person contact to help terminate Singapore driving license and convert back Malaysia license?

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    Hi Hazel,
    Thanks for the information on license conversion protocol for Malaysian in Sinagpore. Very helpful and give a very good insight into what to expect.

    I would like to get the runner’s help as well. Could u kindly share with me the contact, please?

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    Can check if Entry Permit a must produced document? As I have lost my Entry Permit (understand that it only issued once by ICA when first obtained PR), shall I make a police report to substantiate the lost of Entry Permit?
    Thanks.

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    Hi Terence

    Yes the Entry Permit is a must.. and yes it is issued once only. You need to check with Traffic Police on what other documents you need if you do not have this.

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    Hello! Can you please share with me the runner’s contact? Thank you so much and much appreciated!

    This is such a wonderful guide and well written.

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    Hi Hazel, i just read ur story. Great info. Highly appreciate it. However can u share the runner’s contact? Thank you so much for your help.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for sharing. It’s super useful and helpful. Would you mind sharing the runner’s contact? Thank you very much in anticipation for your help!

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    Hi Dinesh

    It is not depends on your new Malaysia License.. it is based on when you receive your Malaysia Driving License. Is it before obtaining PR or after PR? It will be different ways for the conversion

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    Hi Hazel,

    I am a new Singapore citizen and wanted to get your advice on the first 2 items required by Traffic Police (documentary proof from a passport of an approved period of one year stay + documentary proof of 6 month stay within the approved period)

    I got my license when I was in college 10 years ago so i dont think i have my passport from back then. Can I check what have others provided for this purpose? Thanks!

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    Hi Jien

    I think you can show your study period?You can try to do the conversion online and see what are the other documents required for the conversion instead of going down to Traffic Police dept.

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    Hi Hazel,

    I am a new Singapore citizen and wanted to get your advice on the first 2 items required by Traffic Police (documentary proof from a passport of an approved period of one year stay + documentary proof of 6 month stay within the approved period)

    I got my license when I was in college 10 years ago so i dont think i have my passport from back then. Can I check what have others provided for this purpose? Thanks!

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    Hi, hazel
    Is it true that our Malaysian license will be cancelled if we are requesting letter for conversion to foreign license (Singapore) ?

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    hi Hazel

    thanks for the very concise information. 2 questions from me.
    1) Can we get the conversion done right away after we pass BTT?Do we just head straight to the TP headquarter? I am slightly skeptical especially with the new trial application platform by singapore TP that you mentioned.

    2) the JPJ issued letter can be obtained before sitting for BTT right? meaning it doesnt have to be after we pass BTT.

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    Hi ZL

    For Q1, yes you can get conversion right after you pass BTT provided you got your driving license before you obtain your PR and the requirements listed in TP website. You can go straight to TP HQ but there is always long queue every morning. I pass by TP every morning and it is always long queue to go in. You can try their online platform if you do not have time to queue.
    Q2- Yes they can but do bear in mind that JPJ letter is only valid 6 months upon issuance. So i would suggest you to get your BTT pass before you obtain the letter.

    Hope this clarifies

    If you think my website content is informative, do support my website by buying me a cup of coffee or https://paypal.me/hazeldiary?locale.x=en_GB

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    Hi Hazel,

    Your blog entry is really informative and helpful.

    Do you know if family or friend could apply for the Abstract letter on my behalf (with my IC and driving license) and would it be issued on the spot?
    Could you kindly share the runner details as well?

    Thanks in advance.

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    Hi Valerie

    Yes your family members can help you but you need to generate the authorization letter for them to collect on behalf of you. Emailed you 🙂

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    Hi anyone knows how long did the conversion took after submitting all the documents? I submitted mine on 19/1 and no reply from them.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Thanks for the info. May I have the runner’s contact?

    And do you happen to have additional updates regarding the eligibility of conversion via BTT test, 3 months after obtaining Singapore PR?

    Thanks

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    dear all,
    just want to share :
    i called Singpaore traffic police to check on my conversion of Malaysia driving license to Singapore today ( i became Singaporean in 2019 and still hold a Malaysia driving license )
    the officer told me it is still possible to convert MDL to SDL after exceeding the 3 months of obtaining the citizenship as per most websites mentioned.
    the criteria as below :
    1. already holding MDL before obtaining any Singapore status (like PR / citizenship/Work permit )
    2.to bring all related or even your L license to STP to show & to prove to the officer during their working hours.
    3.must pass your BTT.

    i’m heading to JPJ to obtain my extraction and will update if i manage to convert, hope to help everyone.

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    Hey Hazel, thank you for documenting your experience going through this process (and the conversion back too) – it is definitely very helpful! Could you share the JPJ runner contact that you use with me over email? Thank you!

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    Dear Hazel,

    Thank you for the information. It is indeed very useful and helpful.

    Do you mind sharing with me the runner’s contact if he is still available? Thank you very much.

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    Hi out of the topic , im holding both Malaysia & Singapore license after conversion. Do I need to convert back to Malaysia if i wish to stay in MY?

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    Hello Hazel! Thanks for sharing these useful information. Do you mind sharing the runner’s contact if he’s still available? Many thanks!

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    Hi, singaporean since birth but have been living in Malaysia. I’m moving back to Singapore and would like to convert MDL to SDL. In that case, am I eligible to convert? Also, may I have the runner’s contact info? Appreciate the help thank you

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    Hi Hazel, thanks for your amazing summary and tips.
    I want to ask what does your Tips (C) means? If I eventually going back to Malaysia, my malaysia driving license will consider not valid because of not able to renew anymore ?

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    Hi Hazel, I urgently require the runner’s contact. Hope you are able to assist. Will certainly transfer a token of appreciation. Thank you!

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    Hi Hazel,

    I don’t think this is true “Some of the readers shared that the Traffic Police only accept the conversion via BTT test if you convert your driving license within 3 months after you obtain Singapore PR now.”

    I believe the confusion arose when they read that “Under the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Driving Licences) Rules 9A(a) & 9A(b), the prescribed period for the recognition of a foreign driving licence of a person who becomes a Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR) of Singapore, is 3 months. ”

    This merely states that the foreign driving licence will cease to be effective in Singapore after 3 months.

    Anyways, much appreciated if you could share the runner’s contact with me.

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    Hi Hazel,

    Can you kindly PM me the runner’s details? I saw some services via Google but still a bit hesitant in case they abuse the copies of my NRIC and licence.

    I assume your contact is reliable given the overwhelming response here.

    Thanks

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    hi Hazel,

    Thanks so much for the detailed steps on the license conversion.

    “Original and a photocopy of your valid Qualified Foreign Driving Licence” – Will the Traffic Police take the original Malaysia driving license during conversion, or only the photocopies? Thanks.

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    Hi Hazel,

    I am in the process of Singaporean application, is it possible to get the runner get me the application done since i couldnt travel back Malaysia?
    And please share me runner contact.

    Reply »

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