In a statement, transport minister Wee Ka Siong added that driving tests will only be held from Sept 17 onwards, to give driving institutes and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) the time they need to manage issues that may arise after classes restart.
All driving school staff must be vaccinated in order to participate in classes, and other SOPs under the national recovery plan must also be adhered to.
The capacity at which institutes can operate will be dictated by the percentage of their employees who have been fully vaccinated, as follows:
- If 40% of employees have been vaccinated, 60% of the current staff may return to work.
- If 60% of employees have been vaccinated, 80% of the current staff may return to work.
- If 80% of employees have been vaccinated, the centre can operate at full strength.
Those with Covid-19 symptoms, who live in areas under an EMCO, and persons under surveillance or quarantined are barred from entering the schools.
In recognition of the difficulties faced by driving schools, the transport ministry will also grant a three-month moratorium until Nov 30 for the renewal of operating permits for centres that saw their licence expire between January and September this year.
“The transport ministry wishes to remind that any violation of the associated SOPs can result in action taken under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).”
“As driving institutes begin to operate once again, we hope that this decision would bring relief to the operators, teaching staff, and public that need these services.”
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