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Independent Singapore
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Independent Singapore
No VEP, no exit: Full vehicle permit scheme enforcement to start July 1 — M'sia Transport Minister
MALAYSIA: Malaysia's Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, announced on Wednesday (June 4) that the country would be fully implementing the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) scheme announced last year. This means that foreign-registered vehicles that enter Malaysia from Singapore without a registered or activated VEP would be subject to fines. At a media conference, Mr Loke said, 'We began this scheme with a soft approach through advocacy in October last year. No summonses were issued then. But beginning July 1, summonses will be issued if there is no valid VEP… Foreign vehicle owners issued with a summons for not having a valid VEP must settle the fine before exiting Malaysia.' A VEP is a passport of sorts, as it acts as an authorisation permit for drivers of foreign-registered vehicles who want to bring their cars to Malaysia. Mr Loke said in February that motorists from Singapore would be notified in advance before the scheme was enforced. Read related: Which Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) registration method is the fastest way to get you on Malaysian road? On Wednesday morning, he said that foreign vehicle owners who have failed to register for a VEP by July 1 will be issued an RM300 (S$91) summons. This means that they will have to pay the fine, as well as complete their VEP registration, before they are allowed to leave Malaysia. Those who pre-registered for the VEP will also be made to pay the fine before they leave the country. This goes as well for private company vehicles with no valid VEP. However, those with unactivated VEPs will be allowed to leave Malaysia but will be given a reminder notice. 'There are quite a lot of vehicles in this category that are still in the registration process due to incomplete documents,' said Mr Loke, adding that there is a new system that allows them to accomplish this, and that they are being given the opportunity and time to do so. The Transport Minister said that the summons will be issued physically and would need to be paid through cashless methods through the MyEG app, mobile counters, or at Road Transport Department counters. See also GE 2020: PAP beats Workers' Party at Marine Parade GRC Enforcement checks will be conducted from time to time away from the land border checkpoints between the two countries in order to avoid traffic build-ups, Mr Loke added. As of Monday (June 2), 231,018 RFID tags under the VEP scheme have been issued to private vehicles, although 36,511 have not yet been installed or activated. /TISG Read also: M'sian Transport Minister says SG motorists will be notified in advance before VEP is enforced
AsiaOne
8 hours ago
- Business
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Malaysia to begin VEP enforcement for Singapore vehicles from July 1 — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Malaysia to begin VEP enforcement for Singapore vehicles from July 1 Malaysia will begin enforcement action on Singapore-registered vehicles entering the country without a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) from July 1, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on June 4. The announcement comes eight years after the plan was first mooted in 2017 and implementation of the system was shelved twice, in 2019 and again in 2020... » READ MORE 2. 'The Labubu I need!' Pop Mart hints at new food-inspired collection, exciting fans At this point, we're all no strangers to the collectible toy character, Labubu. It's caused waves across the globe, including Singapore — with fans willing to fork out hundreds of dollars for the doll and F&B businesses coming up with Labubu-inspired treats. In the coming days, Labubu might just start another storm as Pop Mart has just released a teaser for their new The Monsters Wacky Mart series on Instagram yesterday (June 3)... » READ MORE 3. Him Law explains the 'enjoyment' of playing villainous characters While playing a hero can boost an actor's popularity and image on screen, Hong Kong TVB star Him Law likes playing villains. Speaking to AsiaOne last Saturday (May 31) at the newly opened StarHub flagship store in Paragon, the 40-year-old shared that it was actually "very enjoyable" to play these characters... » READ MORE 4. 'I don't think the situation has been handled very fairly': Parents frustrated as ECDA probes Little Paddington Preschool's closure Parents have expressed their frustration at the sudden closure of Little Paddington Preschool in Bishan last week. Speaking to AsiaOne on the condition of anonymity, an affected parent said that that he is currently weighing his options... » READ MORE editor@
Straits Times
12 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Firm running yellow ‘smiley' Causeway buses rides to public listing
Asian Insider: Malaysia Edition helps you connect the dots on the biggest stories playing out in Malaysia every week. Sign up here to get the newsletter in your inbox. Enforcement action for the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will finally begin July 1. The confirmation came from Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who said that ample time has been given since the system was first announced in May 2024. Foreign-registered vehicle drivers without a valid VEP will be fined RM300. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is coming off the back of a damaging party election, faces yet another political predicament after two Cabinet resignations and a new joiner to his Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) stirred tensions in his unity government. Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli resigned last week after losing the PKR deputy presidency to Datuk Seri Anwar's daughter, Ms Nurul Izzah Anwar, in a contest plagued by accusations of nepotism and electoral fraud. Mr Rafizi's ally, Natural, Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, also followed suit, after failing to defend his vice presidency. Then, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz from the key ruling party decided to quit Umno and join Mr Anwar's PKR. The news shook the Anwar administration. Datuk Seri Zafrul's defection confirms months-long rumours circulating since late 2024. Umno leaders including its president, Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi, criticised the move as causing friction between the two parties. Some in PKR also warned that accepting Mr Zafrul after having rejected long-time party stalwart Mr Rafizi, raises questions about PKR's commitment to political reforms. Follow ST's coverage as we continue to bring you the latest developments.
New Paper
13 hours ago
- Business
- New Paper
Malaysia to begin VEP enforcement for Singapore vehicles from July 1
Malaysia will begin enforcement action on Singapore-registered vehicles entering the country without a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) from July 1, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on June 4. The announcement comes eight years after the plan was first mooted in 2017 and implementation of the system was shelved twice, in 2019 and again in 2020. Mr Loke said ample time had been given since May 2024 for foreign-registered, private vehicles to register for the VEP system before entering Malaysia by land from Singapore. If found without a valid VEP, drivers of non-Malaysian registered vehicles will receive a compound fine of RM300 (S$91). "Foreign vehicle owners issued with a summons for not having a valid VEP must settle the fine before exiting Malaysia," he told a press conference at the Transport Ministry in Putrajaya. And they must also register for VEP before leaving the country. Mr Loke said 231,018 Singapore-registered private individually owned vehicles have signed up for VEP, with 15 per cent yet to activate the radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. A further 2,660 private company vehicles have been issued the tags. Mr Loke had announced in May 2024 that foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia from Singapore must have a VEP tag starting from Oct 1 that year. A similiar VEP system is being planned for foreign-registered vehicles entering from southern Thailand. But on Oct 4, he had said that enforcement action against motorists without a VEP had yet to begin and those without the tag would only be given a warning upon exiting Malaysia, reminding them to apply for the permit. The RFID tag allows Malaysian authorities to identify foreign-registered vehicles on the country's roads and to track if there are any outstanding fines for traffic offences, which must be settled before they exit the country.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
How to ensure my car is VEP-ready for entry into Malaysia before July 1
SINGAPORE - Singapore-registered vehicles must have a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) to enter Malaysia by land from July 1, or risk incurring a RM300 (S$91) fine. The announcement was made by Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke on June 4. Here's a quick guide to ensure your car is VEP-ready for a drive to Johor or farther north. If you have jumped through the various hoops to apply for and obtain the VEP, your car should have the radio frequency identification (RFID) tag affixed on its windscreen or headlamp, and activated for use by a JPJ (Road Transport Department) officer. The tag will work in tandem with your Touch 'n Go e-wallet, which should have sufficient credit for the RM20 road fee when entering either of Johor's land checkpoints. A physical Touch 'n Go card can also serve as a backup. I have not applied for the VEP You may begin your application at A representative can also apply on your behalf. A quick application guide is here. I have applied for but have not received my RFID tag You may be at an intermediary stage of the application process. You can check the status of your application at I have not collected my RFID tag Apart from postal options to have the tag sent to your home in Singapore, drivers can make an appointment to collect and activate their VEP RFID tags at a number of centres in Singapore or Johor. a. MY VEP Pte Ltd 186 Woodlands Industrial Park E5, #03-01, Singapore 757515 9am-5pm (Monday-Friday) b. TCSens VEP Collection Centre at Danga Bay Block 6, Danga Bay, Jalan Skudai, 80200 Johor 9am-5pm (Wednesday-Sunday) c. Paradigm Mall Carpark at Level 7, Skudai Highway, 81200 Johor Bahru 10am-10pm (daily) d. Sunway Big Box West Wing's lower ground carpark, Persiaran Medini 6, Sunway City, 79250 Iskandar Puteri 10am-9pm (daily) However, inquiries can be made only at Woodlands and Danga Bay. Drivers of foreign-registered cars found without a valid VEP in Malaysia face a RM300 compound fine. Mr Loke said they must pay the fine and also register for the VEP before leaving the country. Activated tags typically last five years before expiring. Since Oct 1, 2024, enforcement on cars has been done in phases, with some 2,245 motorists driving cars without a VEP receiving a notice or reminder when clearing immigration. On June 4, Mr Loke said 231,018 Singapore-registered private individually owned vehicles have been issued their VEP tags, with more than 15 per cent yet to activate the RFID tags. A further 2,660 private company vehicles have been issued the tags. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
