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Independent Singapore
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Independent Singapore
S'porean jokes VEP stands for ‘Very Expensive Penalty' after $17k collected in fines in 5 days
Photo: Facebook/Complaint Singapore SINGAPORE: Malaysia announced last year that it would be implementing a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) scheme, under which foreign-registered vehicles entering the country without a registered or activated VEP would be fined. On Jun 4, the country's Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, announced that the scheme would take effect from Jul 1. While Singaporeans have had plenty of time to comply with the requirements for entering Malaysia with their vehicles, not everyone has been able to do so . On Monday (Jul 7), Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ) reported that in the first five days since it was implemented, Singaporean motorists without an active or registered VEP were slapped with RM57,000 (S$17,200) in fines. Ouch. All in all, the country's authorities issued 190 traffic summonses. According to Azmil Zainal Adnan, JPJ's director for Johor, since Jul 1, 1,767 vehicles have been inspected, and 94 vehicles were given warning notices. 'So far, VEP enforcement at the land checkpoints has proceeded smoothly,' he told Malaysian news agency Bernama. Mr Loke had said on June 4 that errant foreign vehicle owners would be issued an RM300 (S$91) summons. This means that they must pay the fine and complete their VEP registration before being allowed to leave Malaysia. He added that the summons will be issued physically and must be paid through cashless methods, such as the MyEG app, mobile counters, or at Road Transport Department counters. Netizens commenting on the fines have had a lot to say. 'Spoke to more than one PHV driver who said they didn't have their VEP sorted but were gonna go in anyway cause they didn't believe JB side will really enforce lol,' wrote a Reddit user. 'Drivers thought VEP was 'Very Easy Process' until Malaysia turned it into 'Very Expensive Penalty',' another joked. 'Not bad. I never thought this day would come,' a commenter added. On Facebook, a user wondered if the full implementation of the VEP was the reason why traffic flowed smoothly recently. See also Leon Perera calls for ideas for new mural at Serangoon 'Nice! No wonder yesterday evening during super peak hour, only need 20 mins to cross customs…' they wrote. 'We are given more than a year to get VEP done. No excuse. Kudos to those who put in effort. Shame on those who say policy u-turn, extend, no enforcement, etc,' another chimed in. One simply wrote, 'Well done, Malaysia.' /TISG Read also: Some Singapore-registered cars without VEP fined RM300 from 12 am after Malaysia began full enforcement () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
AsiaOne
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
Malaysia starts enforcing VEP from July 1; 10 Singapore drivers fined in first hour, Singapore News
Malaysia began enforcing the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) requirement for Singapore-registered vehicles on Tuesday (July 1). A total of 55 officers from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) were stationed outside Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) customs, immigration and quarantine complex at midnight, according to a Facebook post by JPJ. The video posted by the department shows officers pulling over Singapore-registered cars without a VEP tag and writing the drivers up. Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on June 4 that Singapore-registered vehicles entering the country without a valid VEP from July 1 will be fined RM300 (S$91). The drivers will have to pay the fine and complete their VEP registration before leaving Malaysia. Ten Singaporean motorists were fined within the first hour of enforcement, reported the New Straits Times (NST). Addressing the media at BSI complex, JPJ Director-General Aedy Fadly Ramli stated that VEP tags will now be required of all Singaporean motorists driving private vehicles, regardless of their reasons for entering Malaysia, reported NST. "No more excuses. We announced this years ago and gave plenty of time to comply," he said. Aedy also said enforcement operations will take place away from border checkpoints such as the Causeway and Second Link to prevent congestion. Fines can only be paid using cashless methods, including at JPJ counters, mobile units, and through the MyEG platform. He urged all Singaporean registered vehicle owners to immediately register, install and activate the VEP tag to avoid any convenience when entering or exiting Malaysia, reported Bernama. "We welcome the presence of Singaporeans in this country. Generally, they comply with the rules, but there are still a few who have not registered and activated the VEP," he said. Aedy added that motorists can also activate their tags at the 24-hour Danga Bay VEP centre or online via the MyEG portal before attempting to cross the borders to obtain and activate the tag, reported The Star. Over 206,000 private vehicles and 3,765 company vehicles have reportedly activated their VEP tags as of June 29 but 42,416 tags remain inactive. Surge in VEP applications Leading up to July 1, there was a surge in VEP applications from Singaporean motorists. Snaking queues were seen at VEP registration and installation centres in Johor Baru and Singapore. On June 30, dozens of drivers crowded the TCSens VEP enquiry centre at Danga Bay, which has since begun operating 24 hours daily to handle the demand, reported The Straits Times. [[nid:718780]]
The Star
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
JPJ begin issuing summons for vehicles without VEP
JOHOR BARU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has already started issuing summonses to Singapore-registered vehicles entering the country without a valid Vehicle Entry Permit from midnight Tuesday (July 1). More than a dozen summonses of RM300 have been issued since the VEP ruling took effect on July 1. The department's director-general, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, stated that the enforcement period was conducted following an extensive awareness campaign. 'If a Singaporean vehicle enters Malaysia without registering or activating its VEP, we will issue a summons, and they must pay immediately before leaving the country. "We will set up mobile counters at checkpoints to manage the situation, allowing motorists to settle their fines and activate their VEP tags on the spot,' he said to reporters during a special VEP operation at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (BSI) complex here on Tuesday. He added that as of June 29, over 206,000 private vehicles and 3,765 company vehicles have activated their VEP tags; however, 42,416 tags remain inactive, prompting this enforcement drive. 'We have given them seven years to install Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for the VEP, and that is more than enough time. 'We welcome Singaporeans, but everyone must obey the rules,' Aedy Fadly said. He said motorists can also activate their tags at the 24-hour Danga Bay VEP centre or online via the MyEG portal before attempting to cross the border.
New Straits Times
30-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
MyEG to rebrand as Zetrix AI on July 3
KUALA LUMPUR: MyEG Services Bhd has announced that it will change its name to Zetrix AI Bhd, effective 9am on July 3. In a filing to Bursa Malaysia, the company said its stock short name will also change from MYEG to ZETRIX. "The company's stock code remains unchanged," it added. MyEG, a digital services provider, is the concessionaire for the Malaysia Electronic-Government MSC Flagship Application, responsible for building, operating and managing the online platform that delivers services from various government agencies to citizens and businesses. MyEG share price closed one sen or 1.06 per cent higher to 95 sen, valuing the company at RM7.35 billion.
Malay Mail
30-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
MyEG to be known as Zetrix AI starting July 3
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — MyEG Services Bhd (MyEG) today announced its name change to Zetrix AI Bhd effective 9am, July 3 (Thursday). In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the company said its stock short names would be changed from MYEG to ZETRIX 'The stock number remains unchanged,' it added. MyEG is a concessionaire for the Malaysia Electronic-Government MSC Flagship Application, builds, operates and owns the electronic channel to deliver services from various government agencies to Malaysian citizens and businesses. — Bernama
