Starting October 1, Singaporean vehicles without a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will still be permitted entry into Johor, according to Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ).
JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli announced that although enforcement of the VEP for foreign-registered vehicles will commence on the same date, the process will be introduced gradually.
In the first phase, Singaporean vehicles without a VEP will still be able to enter Malaysia as they have been, Aedy explained, indicating that there will be no immediate penalties for vehicles entering without the permit.
Owners of private vehicles from Singapore who have not yet obtained the RFID VEP tag will be reminded at entry points to register, install, and activate the tag. According to Aedy, the authorities will issue reminders at the border crossings, encouraging drivers to complete the registration process as soon as possible to avoid future complications.
To ensure compliance, Singaporean drivers will also receive warning notices when leaving Malaysia if they fail to register for the VEP after entering. These notices are aimed at providing further reminders to those who may have overlooked the requirement. The authorities are emphasizing the need for drivers to take responsibility for completing the registration, ensuring smooth travel in the future.
Drivers who have not yet registered can obtain their RFID tags from several designated locations. These include the TCSens Office in Danga Bay, the JPJ Southern Region Academy, the JPJ Johor Office located in Taman Daya, as well as the VEP Collection Centre at Woodlands, which provides a convenient option for drivers before entering Malaysia.
The RFID tag plays a crucial role in the implementation of the VEP system, as it helps authorities keep track of foreign-registered vehicles entering the country. This system is part of Malaysia's broader efforts to monitor and regulate traffic more efficiently, especially for vehicles entering from neighboring countries such as Singapore. The VEP will also enable more effective traffic management at busy border crossings, which have seen an increase in congestion in recent years.
As of September 25, 2023, a total of 62,635 Singaporean vehicles had already activated their RFID tags, demonstrating the steady progress in implementing the system. While the initial phase of VEP enforcement is being carried out without strict penalties, the authorities expect full compliance in the near future.
The phased introduction of the VEP aims to give vehicle owners ample time to register, while also ensuring that the system does not disrupt the flow of traffic or cause undue delays. In the future, however, Singaporean drivers who continue to ignore the VEP requirement may face fines or other penalties once full enforcement is in place.
Malaysia's approach reflects a balance between encouraging compliance and avoiding immediate disruptions, allowing drivers to adapt to the new system while gradually improving traffic monitoring and control at its borders.
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