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Remember the recent news about Malaysians driving to Singapore being able to clear immigration with QR codes?
This system aims to ensure more seamless travel between the two countries, especially during busy border times. It&rsquo;s estimated that each passenger can save about 20 seconds at each checkpoint, which can add up to a whole minute for a car with up to 10 passengers. Moreover, the QR code helps optimize the system and remains valid for a year from the entry date or until the passport of the QR holder expires, providing added convenience.
Read: <a href="https://myc.my/articles/3364/malaysians-driving-to-singapore-can-now-clear-immigration-with-qr-codes-from-19th-march">Malaysians Driving To Singapore Can Now Clear Immigration With QR Codes From 19th March</a>
That's the update for Malaysians heading to Singapore, but what about Singaporeans coming to Malaysia?
Malaysia Introduces A Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) Starting 1 October
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/38bb3a026457a348b6503547129492db27b49870ff79f6f4500b37b2f2e45f10" />
According to Transport Minister Anthony Loke, the regulation, which initially began in 2019, will apply to entry points at both the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) complex at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) in Johor Bahru and the CIQ Complex at the Sultan Abu Bakar Building at the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link.
"Since April 2019, we have implemented the registration of VEP for foreign-registered vehicles crossing the CIQ Complex at Sultan Iskandar Building in Tambak Johor and the CIQ Complex at Sultan Abu Bakar Building. To ensure that foreign vehicle owners fully comply with road regulations in Malaysia, the Transport Ministry wishes to inform you that the VEP regulations will be fully enforced starting 1 October.
"Anyone driving a foreign-registered vehicle without VEP before entering or while in Malaysia is committing an offence under Section 66H (7) of the Road Transport Act 1987. If convicted, you may be fined up to RM2,000 or imprisoned for up to six months as stipulated in Section 119 (2) of Act 333," he said.
Vehicles Without VEP Can be Barred From Entering Malaysia Or Will Be Prevented From Leaving The Country
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/e5b48f783e953402347475ac3bcc4ee4d7973de2591dd23b7c9ab756093f72a5" />
In addition to having a VEP, vehicles found without one will face action from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) for breaching Section 66J of the Road Transport Act 1987, which addresses outstanding issues related to foreign motor vehicles. This implies that vehicles without a VEP may have committed a road offence or have outstanding summonses, which must be settled before they are allowed to leave the country.
The VEP will be mandatory for all categories of foreign-registered vehicles.
There are three categories for it and it would mainly affect vehicle ownership:
<ul>
<li>Private (individuals and organisations)</li>
<li>Commercial (businesses)</li>
<li>Government (including embassies and consulates)</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/db7b27683c224e753a890be56f5de4dadefa490b9c886095bf1ba826f9e00745" />
VEP-registered vehicles will be equipped with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for RM10, a significant reduction from the current RM20 fee for each entry of a foreign-registered private vehicle into Malaysia. Each VEP registration will be valid for five years.
How To Apply For The VEP In Malaysia?
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/240d525bdd47c715de0cb4151122ffb0a71d316a913928ce0aec249261acd961" />
To complete your VEP registration, follow these steps:
<ol>
<li>Visit the official VEP website: <a href="https://vep.jpj.gov.my">https://vep.jpj.gov.my</a></li>
<li>Sign up by creating a profile. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email at your registered email address.</li>
<li>Click the URL link in the confirmation email, which will redirect you to the TCSens portal at <a href="https://vepams.jpj.gov.my">https://vepams.jpj.gov.my</a></li>
<li>Log in using the same user ID and password to complete your VEP registration. Before proceeding, download the Touch 'n Go app and register your eWallet account.</li>
<li>Submit the four required documents: certificate of entitlement, national registration identity card, motor insurance, and authorization letter.</li>
</ol>
You will receive an email notification once your application has been approved.
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/df7f702d5bad1d4311876fa9302a077fc76a93930db20397709fc586a2f3e461" />
Once your application is approved, you can obtain your VEP RFID tag either by postage or by self-collection at a VEP collection centre managed by TCSens. If you choose self-collection, you must call ahead to make an appointment and bring your appointment slip with you. If you assign someone else to collect it, an authorization letter will be required.
Tag Acknowledgement &amp; Attaching The Tag To Your Vehicle
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/038fe2257027d3c71d9e2dcc3af8c6eeee2d568f15fe09743385db90f7bea8cb" />
Once you've received the VEP RFID tag, you'll need to perform an acknowledgement via the TCSens portal. Click on the acknowledgement button corresponding to your vehicle number and insert the serial number for validation.
Following this, adhere to the guidelines provided and affix the VEP RFID horizontally on the left headlamp, the passenger side of the vehicle. Ensure that the tag is not placed on the curved portion of the headlamp.
Finally, take a photo of the installed VEP RFID tag alongside your registration plate and upload it to the TCSens portal at <a href="https://vepams.jpj.gov.my">https://vepams.jpj.gov.my</a>.
VEP RFID Covers Payments For Road Charge And Toll Fees Throughout Malaysia
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/170aa9bafaae825048e2e47f75b986e2353ac5d692eb90211078f31d872f7e0d" />
One thing to note is that the VEP RFID is non-transferable and each tag is unique for each vehicle. If one were to change the ownership of the vehicle, it would automatically cease the validity of the VEP RFID tag said the Road Transport Department.
You must also update the following details whenever they expire:
<ul>
<li>Road tax expiration date</li>
<li>Insurance information, including company name, policy number, and expiration date</li>
<li>Vehicle owner's passport number and expiration date</li>
<li>Vehicle owner's license information and expiration date</li>
<li>Driver's license information and expiration date</li>
<li>Change of vehicle ownership</li>
<li>The vehicle owner is also required to review and update the vehicle's details every five years.</li>
</ul>
Furthermore, if you enter Malaysia with an expired VEP RFID tag, you will incur a penalty of RM150.
It seems straightforward enough for our Singaporean counterparts to follow, right? Hopefully, this implementation will ensure seamless travel. Let's also hope that all drivers entering Malaysia adhere to road rules and drive responsibly.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments. 
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To our Singaporean friends, take note of this so you won’t be barred from entering the country. 

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M’sia To Enforce Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) For All Foreign Vehicles From Singapore Starting 1 October

M’sia To Enforce Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) For All Foreign Vehicles From Singapore Starting 1 October

To our Singaporean friends, take note of this so you won’t be barred from entering the country.

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