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Malaysia to impose RM300 fines on Singapore vehicles lacking entry permits from July 1

Transport ministry warns that checks will extend beyond border crossings into Johor Bahru, with 15% of issued VEP tags still unactivated

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Malaysian Minister of Transport Anthony Loke. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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Overview

  • The VEP requirement took effect on October 1, 2024, but fines were deferred during a nine-month warning period ahead of the July 1 enforcement.
  • From July 1, drivers of Singapore-registered vehicles without a valid VEP will incur a RM300 compound fine that must be paid and accompanied by VEP registration before exiting Malaysia.
  • Transport Minister Anthony Loke said enforcement checks will occur at land border checkpoints and at random locations across Johor Bahru.
  • As of June 2, authorities have issued 231,018 VEP tags to private vehicles, though 36,511 (15%) remain unactivated.
  • The RFID-based system enables Malaysian authorities to monitor foreign vehicles and flag outstanding traffic summons that must be settled before departure.