Malaysia says it will not U-turn on VEP enforcement for foreign vehicles from 1 October
From 1 October, all foreign vehicles entering Malaysia from Singapore will require a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP).
Foreign cars entering JB from S’pore need to apply for Vehicle Entry Permit from 1 Oct
On Tuesday (25 June), Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke highlighted that the country will not backtrack on the implementation, reported Bernama.
He added that there are plans to simplify and fix existing issues with the VEP application process.
Transport Ministry will work on sorting out issues with VEP
With regard to the VEP enforcement, Mr Loke stressed:
That is the message. There will be no U-turn. October 1, it will be enforced.
Source: Bernama
Malaysian authorities first announced that it would be implementing the system in 2017.
However, it was delayed until October 2019 for fine-tuning purposes.
Thereafter, the VEP was pushed back again until at least 2020 due to problems with the RFID installation process.
Source: Motorist.sg
Mr Loke also shared that the Transport Ministry has received emails from applicants who encountered problems registering for a VEP.
Hence, it has directed the Land Division and Road Transport Department to examine the standard operating procedure. He added that he will personally look into the issues and will visit Johor to make an inspection.
He added that the ministry will be making an announcement once the issues have been sorted out.
Foreign motorists urged to comply with Malaysian rules & laws
Moreover, Mr Loke expressed hopes for foreign motorists to comply with Malaysian rules and laws.
When the VEP is put in place, foreign motorists with offences in Malaysia will need to clear their fines before leaving the country.
Those found driving a foreign vehicle without a VEP may receive a fine of up to RM2,000 (S$575.67) or jailed for up to six months.
To register for a VEP-RFID tag, vehicle owners can sign up for an account on Malaysia’s Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) website.
The tags, which are priced at RM10 (S$2.90) each, have a validity period of five years, The Star noted.
Also read: Foreign cars entering JB from S’pore need to apply for Vehicle Entry Permit from 1 Oct
Foreign cars entering JB from S’pore need to apply for Vehicle Entry Permit from 1 Oct
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Featured image adapted from Bernama and Motorist.sg.
