Malaysia has recently implemented new changes to the VEP system, which are set to take effect from 1 July 2025.
If you’ve ever zipped across the Causeway for supper, cheap petrol or a quick Malacca weekend, you might want to keep reading, especially if you’ve been procrastinating about that Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP).
After years of delays and postponements, Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke has finally drawn the line in the tarmac. Come 1 July 2025, the Malaysian authorities will officially begin enforcing the VEP requirement on all Singapore-registered vehicles entering their borders.
A Long Time Coming
To call the VEP rollout a slow burn would be generous. First tabled in 2017, the plan idled through multiple reschedules; first in 2019, then again in 2020, no thanks to the global pandemic.
Even after it was re-announced in May 2024 with a target enforcement date of 1 October, things remained rather lenient. Singaporean drivers without an activated VEP were simply issued a warning note on their way out. But now, the patience has worn thin.
If your vehicle is caught cruising into Malaysia without a valid VEP, brace yourself for a RM300 fine; that’s roughly S$91, and yes, it’s going cashless. Payments can be made via counters operated by Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ), its mobile service units, or online through the MyEG system.
However, there’s still a small reprieve for corporate car owners. If your Singapore-registered company vehicle is stuck in administrative limbo (having applied for the VEP but awaiting approval) you’ll be given a gentle reminder notice rather than a fine.
According to Mr Loke, many private company vehicles struggled with the pre-registration process due to “multiple steps and extensive company documentation.”
“We encourage all foreign vehicle owners to immediately register, install, and activate the RFID VEP tag to avoid any inconvenience,” Mr Loke added.
Go And Settle It
If you’re a Singaporean motorist, you can register for the VEP here. And if you’re not sure whether you’ve completed the process, maybe double-check that too. After all, the last thing you want after a satisfying JB roti canai breakfast is a hefty fine before dessert.
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