Malaysia, VEP
Daily Cuts - Relief for Singaporean drivers entering Malaysia; delay in enforcement of VEP
Foreign-registered vehicles that have not installed their Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tags by the October 1st deadline will still be allowed to enter Malaysia from Singapore, but authorities will issue reminders as it pivots to roll out the new requirement in a phased manner instead.
Frustration, relief among motorists as Malaysia begins phased enforcement of VEP rule on Oct 1
KUALA LUMPUR] Over the past few weeks, thousands of drivers of foreign-registered vehicles – mostly from Singapore – have expressed frustration and anger over the muddled process to obtain a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) that they need when driving into Malaysia.
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Explainer: What you need to know about the VEP for Singaporean vehicles entering Malaysia
The Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will come into force on October 1 for Singaporean vehicles entering Malaysia via Johor. The permit is currently a hot topic as many Singaporeans have yet to install and activate their VEP’s radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.
Singapore drivers without VEP can still enter Malaysia on Oct 1 but will be reminded to do so immediately
Singapore motorists that have yet to install the vehicle entry permit (VEP) will still be able to enter Malaysia as usual on October 1, 2024, according to road transport department (JPJ) director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli.
Beware! VEP scammers are selling fake RFID tags to Singapore drivers
Amid the rush to secure Malaysia's Vehicle Entry Permits (VEP) before the Oct 1 deadline, some Singapore drivers have fallen prey to scams that offer help with VEP applications. Several drivers said they've received fake RFID tags after engaging these services,
Singapore drivers flock to JB’s 2 new VEP centres as deadline looms, but tag installation ‘fast, organised’
A road transport department officer told CNA that enforcement details for Oct 1 have not been confirmed by the Transport Ministry, but that first-time offenders will likely be issued warning letters.
VEP deadline: Singapore drivers can enter Malaysia without a tag from Oct 1 but will be given warning
Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) announced on Friday (Sep 27) that foreign-registered vehicles which have yet to install Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tags by the Oct 1 deadline will still be allowed to enter Malaysia from Singapore.
What to look out for before driving to Malaysia when VEP starts on Oct 1
From Oct 1, all foreign-registered vehicles entering Johor from Singapore must have a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), though those without one can still enter the country, but receive a warning. If you have not already registered for your permit,
Malaysia delays enforcement of VEP; Singapore vehicles without tag can still enter from Oct 1 but will get reminder
Malaysian authorities say that a warning notice will be issued to drivers of vehicles before they leave Malaysia if they have still not installed their VEP.
VEP deadline: Singapore drivers can still enter Malaysia without tag but will be given warning notice
Move comes amid delays and snags in obtaining the permit before the Oct 1 deadline. Read more at straitstimes.com.
JPJ: Singaporean vehicles without VEP can enter Johor as usual from Oct 1
Singaporean vehicles without a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will still be allowed entry into Johor starting October 1, says the Road Transport Department (JPJ). The Star reported that JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said while enforcement of the VEP for foreign-registered vehicles will begin on the same date,
S’porean drivers on VEP quest worried over lack of clarity on warning for entering JB without tags
Many drivers remain unsure about the risk of driving to Johor without a VEP from Oct 1. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Voices grow louder over VEP hiccups
Singapore residents are calling on authorities here to enhance the online registration system for radio frequency ...
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“It cannot wait. This is the image of my state” — Johor Chief Minister expresses frustration at VEP centre over delays faced by Singaporeans
"What's the excuse for not replying to an email for 3 months?" Mr Ghazi asked a, presumably, VEP personnel on behalf of a ...
What to look out for before driving into Malaysia when VEP kicks in on Oct 1
Foreign-registered vehicles without a VEP can still enter the country, but drivers will receive a warning. Read more at ...
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Johor hopes all VEP issues are sorted out before implementation
The state government hopes that all the issues with regards to the implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will be ...
How some S’pore rental car firms have prepared their fleets for Malaysia’s VEP roll-out
About 60% of the Vehicle Rental Association members' fleets have already been VEP-registered. Read more at straitstimes.com.