After years of back and forth, the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) scheme is finally going ahead, affecting Singaporean cars travelling to Malaysia.
Contact Details For VEP
| MY VEP Pte Ltd (Woodlands – Singapore) | VEP Collection Centre (Johor – Malaysia) |
| 186 Woodlands Industrial Park E5, #03-01, Singapore 757515 +60 3-7941 2888 | 17, EDL, Kampung Bendahara, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia +60 3-7941 2888 |
It appears the long-awaited Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for foreign vehicles entering Malaysia is making a comeback.
After years on the back burner, Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, has announced a firm restart of the VEP enforcement beginning on 1 October 2024.
Introduced back in 2017, the VEP faced a rocky start, with full enforcement initially set for 2019 but delayed multiple times due to technical hitches with the installation of VEP-Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags.
These tags, unique and non-transferrable to each vehicle, are part of Malaysia’s effort to regulate the influx of foreign vehicles, aligning with the requirements under Section 66H of Malaysia’s Road Transport Act 1987.
Singaporeans are quite familiar with crossing into Malaysia and have been paying a Road Charge (RC) since November 2016. This charge applies to Singapore-registered cars entering through the Johor-Singapore Causeway or the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link, costing drivers RM20 (about $5.80) each time.
For those new or needing a refresher on the VEP, it’s managed online through Malaysia’s Road Transport Department at this website.
Here, drivers can register and eventually be issued the necessary VEP-RFID tags after an initial processing fee of RM10 (approximately $2.90). These tags are to be placed on the vehicle’s windscreen or left headlight, depending on the car model, and are valid for five years.
With enforcement on the horizon, drivers have around four months to register, get their tags, and ensure they’re compliant by the October deadline.
This upcoming change will apply to motorcyclists as well, though details on how the VEP will apply to them are still forthcoming.
It’s best to follow these regulations, to avoid any potential fines and enjoy smooth travels into Malaysia, especially with the VEP’s intent to streamline and secure vehicle entries into the country.
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