How it's calculated
Below 1,600 cc, the rate is a flat amount per band. Above 1,600 cc, you pay a base amount plus a rising charge for every cc over the band's threshold.
Road Tax Calculator Malaysia
Estimate the annual road tax for a private saloon car in Peninsular Malaysia by engine capacity.
Rates basis: Indicative
Vehicle
Annual road tax
RM 90.00
Peninsular, saloon, 1,500 cc
Annual road tax: RM 90.00
- 6-month renewal
- RM 45.00
- Per month
- RM 7.50
Region & vehicle type
- Region:
- Peninsular
- Type:
- Saloon
Non-saloon vehicles (MPV, SUV, 4x4, pickup) and Sabah/Sarawak each have their own JPJ schedule. Confirm the final amount on MyJPJ before you renew.
Example scenarios
1,500cc saloon, Peninsular
Engines up to 1,600cc sit in the lowest, flat road-tax band.
RM90 / year
2,000cc saloon, Peninsular
Above 1,600cc the rate climbs with a base plus a per-cc charge.
≈ RM380 / year
Understanding the numbers
How the figures above are worked out — the rules, rates and reasoning behind every line.
Estimates only. Results are for planning purposes and may differ from official figures. Confirm against the relevant authority before making financial decisions.
How road tax works
Malaysian road tax for private cars is based on engine capacity (cc). Larger engines pay progressively more, especially above 1,600 cc.
Frequently asked questions
How is road tax calculated in Malaysia?
For private saloons it's based on engine cc. Up to 1,600 cc there are flat rates; above that, a base fee plus a per-cc charge that increases with engine size.
Is road tax cheaper in Sabah and Sarawak?
Yes. Sabah and Sarawak have their own, lower JPJ schedule. Pick East Malaysia in the calculator to use it.
Formula governance
- Formula version
- 2026.1
- Effective date
- 1 Jan 2026
- Government source
- JPJ · PIAM Motor Tariff
- Last updated
- 3 Oct 2026