The ministry, he said, would take a step-by-step approach when it comes to this matter.

“We will review this in the next six to 12 months (to see) if the adoption rate has reached a satisfactory level, and from there, decide on (whether to go) fully digital,” he told reporters after launching an Arts on the Move initiative, here.

When announcing the digitisation of driving licences last Friday, Loke said it would not be mandatory and that a physical licence could still be obtained from the road transport department.

Loke also said that he was aware that not everyone would support the move to digitise driving licences, especially those in rural areas.

“We understand that. The internet is a problem. We don’t force people to go digital.”

On a separate matter, Loke said the ministry was willing to discuss with operators on reducing the Express Rail Link (ERL) fees, which passengers said were too high.

This includes a pass for those who ride it daily, namely passengers who work at the airports.

An ERL ticket costs RM55 for a 28-minute ride from KL Sentral to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport or klia2 (approximately 33 minutes).