Starting 1 July, all vehicles from Singapore entering Malaysia by land must display a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), as the Malaysian government moves from an advisory phase into full enforcement of the regulation.
According to The Star, the announcement was made by Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who confirmed that from this date onwards, any foreign-registered vehicle found entering Malaysia without a VEP will be fined in accordance with the Road Transport Act 1987. The penalty, set at RM300, applies to both private and company-owned vehicles, and offenders will not be allowed to exit the country without settling the fine and completing the necessary registration process.
The VEP system, initially introduced in October last year, was rolled out with a soft enforcement approach focused on public awareness. Since its launch, no fines have been issued during this preliminary phase. However, the government will now transition to active enforcement under Section 66H(7) of the Road Transport Act, which makes it an offence to drive a foreign-registered vehicle in Malaysia without a valid permit.
Each VEP is issued in the form of an RFID tag linked to a Touch ‘n Go eWallet account. The registration process can be completed via the official portal at vep.jpj.gov.my, with the RFID tag itself costing RM10 and a service fee of RM30 for collection through appointed agents. Vehicle owners may either collect their RFID tag from the VEP Tag Collection Centre in Danga Bay, Johor, or opt for delivery by post.
