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New Paper
4 days ago
- Automotive
- New Paper
Singapore motorists relieved to have VEP ready ahead of July 1
Eager to stay on the right side of the law, many Singaporean motorists are glad to have their Malaysian Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) RFID tags ready ahead of the July 1 enforcement at the border. Mr Kelvin Chan, 62, was relieved his VEP tag was finally fitted to his car during an appointment at the installation centre in Danga Bay here on June 4. The retiree from Singapore said the registration process had taken six months as he initially failed to submit the correct documents. "I am not very familiar with the internet, so there were some issues on my end. But once I gave the right documents, the VEP was issued promptly and I got my appointment date. "I admit I was getting a bit worried previously as many of my friends who often come to Johor Baru for local food and short holidays have already got their VEP tags last year," he said. Mr Chan said he left home early in the morning for his appointment. However, just before reaching the Woodlands checkpoint, he realised he had forgotten the physical copy of the form. "After turning back to pick it up, the rest of the journey went smoothly. On the way to Johor Baru, I heard the news that VEP enforcement will start on July 1. "I am relieved I have it now," he said, adding that he plans to visit Johor Bahru more frequently, as he owns a condominium near the Causeway. Another motorist who only wished to be known as Mohd Faizal, 39, is also glad that his appointment date to get his VEP tag fitted is coming up. "I heard the summons for Singapore cars with no VEP is 300 ringgit (S$91). "Although some might say the amount is not much after conversion from Singapore dollars, it is still money and I do not want to get fined for something that I can avoid," said the freelancer. Singapore permanent resident Evelyn Lee, 40, is glad that the Malaysian government has given ample time before enforcement. "When the VEP rule was announced in May last year, there were many Singapore-registered car owners who had rushed to get their tags done. "I managed to get my VEP tag at the end of December, thanks to a reminder from my Malaysian relative," said the mother-of-three. She travels to Malaysia frequently to visit family members in Johor, Melaka and Kuala Lumpur. Ms Lee said the RFID tag, which is linked to her e-wallet, has also made VEP payment at the Immigration checkpoint more convenient as she does not have to wind down her window to tap at the machine.
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Most Singaporean motorists relieved to have VEP ready ahead of July 1
Malaysia will begin enforcement action on Singapore-registered vehicles without a VEP from July 1. PHOTO: ST FILE Most Singaporean motorists relieved to have VEP ready ahead of July 1 JOHOR BAHRU - Eager to stay on the right side of the law, many Singaporean motorists are glad to have their Malaysian Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) RFID tags ready ahead of the July 1 enforcement at the border. Mr Kelvin Chan, 62, was relieved his VEP tag was finally fitted to his car during an appointment at the installation centre in Danga Bay here on June 4. The retiree from Singapore said the registration process had taken six months as he initially failed to submit the correct documents. 'I am not very familiar with the internet, so there were some issues on my end. But once I gave the right documents, the VEP was issued promptly and I got my appointment date. 'I admit I was getting a bit worried previously as many of my friends who often come to Johor Baru for local food and short holidays have already got their VEP tags last year,' he said. Mr Chan said he left home early in the morning for his appointment. However, just before reaching the Woodlands checkpoint, he realised he had forgotten the physical copy of the form. 'After turning back to pick it up, the rest of the journey went smoothly. On the way to Johor Baru, I heard the news that VEP enforcement will start on July 1. 'I am relieved I have it now,' he said, adding that he plans to visit Johor Bahru more frequently, as he owns a condominium near the Causeway. Another motorist who only wished to be known as Mohd Faizal, 39, is also glad that his appointment date to get his VEP tag fitted is coming up. 'I heard the summons for Singapore cars with no VEP is 300 ringgit (S$91). 'Although some might say the amount is not much after conversion from Singapore dollars, it is still money and I do not want to get fined for something that I can avoid,' said the freelancer. Singapore permanent resident Evelyn Lee, 40, is glad that the Malaysian government has given ample time before enforcement. 'When the VEP rule was announced in May last year, there were many Singapore-registered car owners who had rushed to get their tags done. 'I managed to get my VEP tag at the end of December, thanks to a reminder from my Malaysian relative,' said the mother-of-three. She travels to Malaysia frequently to visit family members in Johor, Melaka and Kuala Lumpur. Ms Lee said the RFID tag, which is linked to her e-wallet, has also made VEP payment at the Immigration checkpoint more convenient as she does not have to wind down her window to tap at the machine. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Now ready to hit the road, Singaporeans relieved after beating deadline
JOHOR BARU: Eager to stay on the right side of the law, many Singaporean motorists are glad to have their Malaysian Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) RFID tags ready ahead of the July 1 enforcement at the border. Kelvin Chan, 62, was relieved his VEP tag was finally fitted to his car during an appointment at the installation centre in Danga Bay here yesterday. The retiree from Singapore said the registration process had taken six months as he initially failed to submit the correct documents. 'I am not very familiar with the internet, so there were some issues on my end. But once I gave the right documents, the VEP was issued promptly and I got my appointment date. 'I admit I was getting a bit worried previously as many of my friends who often come to Johor Baru for local food and short holidays have already got their VEP tags last year,' he said. Chan said he left home early in the morning for his appointment. However, just before reaching the Woodlands checkpoint, he realised he had forgotten the physical copy of the form. 'After turning back to pick it up, the rest of the journey went smoothly. On the way to Johor Baru, I heard the news that VEP enforcement will start on July 1. 'I am relieved I have it now,' he said, adding that he plans to visit Johor Baru more frequently, as he owns a condominium near the Causeway. Another motorist who only wished to be known as Mohd Faizal, 39, is also glad that his appointment date to get his VEP tag fitted is coming up. 'I heard the summons for Singapore cars with no VEP is RM300. 'Although some might say the amount is not much after conversion from Singapore dollars, it is still money and I do not want to get fined for something that I can avoid,' said the freelancer. Singapore permanent resident Evelyn Lee, 40, is glad that the Malaysian government has given ample time before enforcement. 'When the VEP rule was announced in May last year, there were many Singapore-registered car owners who had rushed to get their tags done. 'I managed to get my VEP tag at the end of December, thanks to a reminder from my Malaysian relative,' said the mother-of-three. She travels to Malaysia frequently to visit family members in Johor, Melaka and Kuala Lumpur. Lee said the RFID tag, which is linked to her e-wallet, has also made VEP payment at the Immigration checkpoint more convenient as she does not have to wind down her window to tap at the machine.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking Transparency
PARIS (AP) — France's antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) on Monday over a privacy feature protecting users from apps snooping on them because its introduction resulted in abuse of competition law. The French Competition Authority said the aim of Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) requiring iPhone and iPad apps to ask users for permission before tracking them was not in itself open to criticism. But it ruled that the 'way in which it was implemented was neither necessary nor proportionate to Apple's stated objective of protecting personal data.' Apple rolled out ATT starting in April 2021 as part of an update to the operating system powering the iPhone and iPad. The feature forces apps to obtain permission before collecting data to target users with personalized ads. While the feature was designed to tighten up privacy, it faced criticism from Big Tech rivals that it would make it harder for smaller apps to survive without charging consumers. The fine, punishing Apple for abuse of its dominant position in mobile app distribution, covers the period from April 2021 to July 2023. But the amount is a pittance for the iPhone maker, which earned $124 billion in revenue in the final three months of last year. The watchdog said the feature's rollout resulted in users being barraged by pop-ups from third-party apps requesting their consent. It bemoaned how the proliferation of these consent windows made it "excessively complex" for app users to navigate the iOS environment. It also questioned the system's neutrality, saying it penalized the smallest publishers, which depend to a large extent on the collection of third-party data to finance their activity. Apple said in a statement that ATT gives users more privacy control 'through a required, clear, and easy-to-understand prompt about one thing: tracking.' 'That prompt is consistent for all developers, including Apple, and we have received strong support for this feature from consumers, privacy advocates, and data protection authorities around the world,' the company said. "While we are disappointed with today's decision, the French Competition Authority (FCA) has not required any specific changes to ATT.' ___ AP Business Writer Kelvin Chan contributed from London. Sign in to access your portfolio
Washington Post
31-03-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking Transparency
PARIS — France's antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) on Monday over a privacy feature protecting users from apps snooping on them because its introduction resulted in abuse of competition law. The French Competition Authority said the aim of Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) requiring iPhone and iPad apps to ask users for permission before tracking them was not in itself open to criticism. But it ruled that the 'way in which it was implemented was neither necessary nor proportionate to Apple's stated objective of protecting personal data.' Apple rolled out ATT starting in April 2021 as part of an update to the operating system powering the iPhone and iPad. The feature forces apps to obtain permission before collecting data to target users with personalized ads. While the feature was designed to tighten up privacy, it faced criticism from Big Tech rivals that it would make it harder for smaller apps to survive without charging consumers. The fine, punishing Apple for abuse of its dominant position in mobile app distribution, covers the period from April 2021 to July 2023. But the amount is a pittance for the iPhone maker, which earned $124 billion in revenue in the final three months of last year. The watchdog said the feature's rollout resulted in users being barraged by pop-ups from third-party apps requesting their consent. It bemoaned how the proliferation of these consent windows made it 'excessively complex' for app users to navigate the iOS environment. It also questioned the system's neutrality, saying it penalized the smallest publishers, which depend to a large extent on the collection of third-party data to finance their activity. Apple said in a statement that ATT gives users more privacy control 'through a required, clear, and easy-to-understand prompt about one thing: tracking.' 'That prompt is consistent for all developers, including Apple, and we have received strong support for this feature from consumers, privacy advocates, and data protection authorities around the world,' the company said. 'While we are disappointed with today's decision, the French Competition Authority (FCA) has not required any specific changes to ATT.' ___ AP Business Writer Kelvin Chan contributed from London.
