Most Malaysian drivers can tell you roughly what they owe in saman and almost none of them can tell you how many demerit points they are carrying. Those are two different ledgers, and only one of them can take your licence away.
Checking your KEJARA demerit points takes about a minute. Here is where to look, and what the number actually does to you.
Check It in the MyJPJ App
Demerit point checking is done through the MyJPJ application and the JPJ public portal. The federal services directory also lists a Demerit Point Check service at malaysia.gov.my.
The route in the app:
- Install MyJPJ and sign in with your MyKad details
- Complete the identity verification the app asks for
- Open the demerit or KEJARA section from the main menu
- Read the accumulated points shown against your licence
If nothing appears, the usual reason is the happiest one: there are no points recorded against you.
For anything the app will not answer, JPJ's stated channel for KEJARA queries is the email address [email protected].
What the Points Mean: 20 Points and the Suspension Ladder
KEJARA began on 15 April 2017, after parliamentary approval gazetted on 5 April 2017 under P.U.(A) 110/2017. In 2020 the list of offences carrying demerit points was reduced to 20 offences — drink-driving offences were removed from the points list because they go to court for a magistrate to decide rather than being compounded.
The suspension ladder published by JPJ works like this.
| Suspension | Trigger | Length |
|---|---|---|
| First | 20 accumulated points | 3 to 6 months |
| Second | 20 or more accumulated points | 6 to 8 months |
| Third | 20 or more accumulated points | 8 to 10 months |
| Fourth and after | 20 or more accumulated points | 10 to 12 months |
Two consequences people underestimate.
Three suspensions inside five years revokes the licence. Not suspends. Revokes.
After a suspension ends, you do not simply resume driving. JPJ's position is that the offender reapplies and starts from the beginning of the licensing process. That means the whole ladder again — the theory, the test, the waiting. If you have forgotten what that involves, our licensing guide walks through it.
When a Point Actually Lands on Your Record
This is the detail that trips up most drivers, and it is the opposite of what people assume.
Under the system as published by JPJ, demerit points are not counted when you receive a summons notice from JPJ or PDRM. They are counted when you pay the compound or fine for an offence on the demerit schedule.
So a stack of unpaid saman does not automatically equal a stack of points under that rule — which is exactly why some drivers have sat on summonses for years. Paying is what converts a summons into a mark on your driving record.
That is not an argument for ignoring saman. Unpaid summonses carry their own consequences, including blocks at renewal, and we covered checking and settling them in this guide.
The 2026 KEJARA Revamp: What Is Reported, What Is Confirmed
Motoring media have reported an overhaul of KEJARA for 2026, described as including automatic demerit points recorded regardless of whether the summons has been paid, deeper MyJPJ integration with real-time point visibility and warnings, and a link to licence and road tax renewal.
Treat that as reported rather than settled. The mechanics above are what JPJ's own published KEJARA page currently sets out, and the official page is the one that governs. If the recording trigger changes, the practical effect is significant: the "unpaid means unrecorded" gap closes, and the ledger you never checked starts moving on its own.
The sensible response either way is the same. Check your points now, clear what you owe, and if a renewal is coming up, get the road tax done online rather than discovering a block at a counter.
If the Points Look Wrong
Records do go wrong — a misread plate, a vehicle sold but not properly transferred, a compound paid under someone else's details.
JPJ operates a demerit review process, published on its portal at jpj.gov.my. Before you file anything, gather:
- Your MyKad and licence details
- The summons or compound reference for the offence you are disputing
- Proof of payment, if the dispute is about a compound you did not make
- Evidence of vehicle ownership or transfer, if the offence was recorded against a car you had already sold
Then raise it through the review channel or the KEJARA email. Disputing early is easier than disputing at 19 points.
FAQ
How do I check my demerit points in Malaysia?
Through the MyJPJ app or the JPJ public portal. The Demerit Point Check service is also listed on the national digital services directory at malaysia.gov.my. Queries can be emailed to [email protected].
How many demerit points before my licence is suspended?
Twenty accumulated points triggers a suspension. The first suspension runs 3 to 6 months, and each subsequent suspension is longer, up to 10 to 12 months.
Do demerit points apply if I have not paid the summons?
Under the system published by JPJ, points are calculated when the compound or fine is paid, not when the summons notice is issued. Reported changes to KEJARA for 2026 would record points automatically regardless of payment, so confirm current practice with JPJ.
Can my licence be revoked through demerit points?
Yes. If your licence is suspended three times within a five-year period through the demerit system, it is revoked.
What happens after a KEJARA suspension ends?
You must reapply for a driving licence and start from the beginning of the licensing process as required by JPJ.
Which offences carry demerit points?
The demerit schedule covers a defined list of scheduled traffic offences, reduced in 2020 to 20 offences. JPJ publishes the current schedule and amendments on its portal.
