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New Straits Times
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Malaysia begins VEP enforcement, 10 fined in first hour
JOHOR BARU: Ten Singaporean motorists were fined RM300 each within the first hour of Malaysia's full enforcement of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system, which began at midnight. Traffic was slow-moving at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex as 55 Road Transport Department (RTD) officers began stopping foreign-registered private vehicles without valid and activated VEPs. The enforcement marks the end of a grace period that began when the VEP requirement officially took effect in October last year, the Straits Times reported. Among the first to be fined was Safir Farhan, 19, a Singaporean student who was driving to Johor Baru for supper with his family. He was pulled over and had to settle the RM300 fine at the RTD mobile van before continuing his journey. "I knew this was coming, but I didn't expect it to be enforced so strictly right away," he said, adding that he had already registered for the permit and was waiting for his RFID tag to be delivered. Despite having proof of registration, Safir said he understood the need for enforcement. "They're just doing their job," he was quoted as saying to the Straits Times. RTD Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said enforcement will now apply to all Singaporean motorists driving private vehicles without a registered and installed RFID tag, regardless of their reasons for entering Malaysia. "No more excuses. "We announced this years ago and gave plenty of time to comply." He 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 RTD counters, mobile units, and through the MyEG platform. In the weeks leading up to July 1, there was a surge in applications from Singaporean motorists, especially after Transport Minister Anthony Loke reiterated on June 4 that the grace period would end this month. Queues were long 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. TCSens is the appointed vendor handling VEP matters for the Malaysian government. Singaporean business owner Jenny Chia, 53, said she registered last November but faced issues completing the process. She waited more than six hours for help on June 30. Meanwhile, Aedy said that as of June 29, a total of 248,504 Singapore-registered private vehicles had registered for the VEP, although 17 per cent had yet to activate their RFID tags. He added that 3,765 commercial vehicles had received tags out of 19,690 applications. For this category, enforcement will be less strict. Vehicles that have registered but are waiting for approval will only receive a reminder. However, unregistered commercial vehicles must settle their fines and complete registration before exiting Malaysia. "The majority of Singaporeans follow the rules. "But for the few who don't, we have to act to ensure compliance," he said. The VEP programme was first proposed in 2017 but faced multiple delays, including shelving in 2019 and again in 2020. Its implementation now allows Malaysian authorities to identify foreign-registered vehicles, track unpaid traffic summonses, and ensure compliance with local road rules.
Identity
12-05-2025
- Business
- Identity
Safir Hotels & Resorts Showcases Visionary Growth and Innovation at Arabian Travel Market 2025
Safir Hotels & Resorts proudly participated in the 32nd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 28 to May 1, 2025. As one of the Middle East's leading hospitality brands, Safir joined a prestigious lineup of global hotel chains, travel companies, and travel technology innovators to highlight the dynamic evolution of tourism and hospitality worldwide. At ATM 2025, Safir Hotels & Resorts showcased its expanding portfolio and unveiled its forward-looking vision and mission aimed at redefining the guest experience through innovation and authentic Arabian hospitality. This included plans to grow the brand's presence across key destinations in the Middle East and North Africa.
NBC Sports
23-04-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Florida's Todd Golden rounds out his coaching staff and officially fills 2 roster spots
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Todd Golden officially filled two open spots on his staff Tuesday by promoting analytics director Jonathan Safir and hiring New York University head coach Dave Klatsky. Safir and Klatsky replace John Andrzejek and Kevin Hovde. Andrzejek left to take the head coaching job at Campbell, and Hovde took over at Columbia. Safir has been Florida's director of basketball strategy and analytics since 2022, and Golden praised his work during the team's national championship run in the NCAA Tournament. Klatsky, meanwhile, went 68-16 in three years at NYU and advanced to the Division III national title game last season. Klatsky is married to Hovde's sister. 'Dave is a high achiever and a proven winner,' Golden said. 'Whether it was at Penn as a player, Colgate as an assistant, or NYU as the program's head coach, Dave has won big everywhere he's been. He has a great analytical sense for the game and is a great teacher on the floor.' Florida also formally added Princeton transfer guard Xaivian Lee and incoming freshman CJ Ingram. Lee averaged 16.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists last season and will be a much-needed ball handler for Florida, which lost guards Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard to graduation and backup Denzel Aberdeen to the transfer portal. Ingram headlines Florida's 2025 class, which also includes Alex Lloyd. A 6-foot-6 wing, Ingram holds a consensus, top-25 ranking in the recruiting class. His father Cornelius Ingram played football and a little basketball for the Gators (2004-08).
San Francisco Chronicle
22-04-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Florida's Todd Golden rounds out his coaching staff and officially fills 2 roster spots
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Todd Golden officially filled two open spots on his staff Tuesday by promoting analytics director Jonathan Safir and hiring New York University head coach Dave Klatsky. Safir and Klatsky replace John Andrzejek and Kevin Hovde. Andrzejek left to take the head coaching job at Campbell, and Hovde took over at Columbia. Safir has been Florida's director of basketball strategy and analytics since 2022, and Golden praised his work during the team's national championship run in the NCAA Tournament. Klatsky, meanwhile, went 68-16 in three years at NYU and advanced to the Division III national title game last season. Klatsky is married to Hovde's sister. 'Dave is a high achiever and a proven winner," Golden said. 'Whether it was at Penn as a player, Colgate as an assistant, or NYU as the program's head coach, Dave has won big everywhere he's been. He has a great analytical sense for the game and is a great teacher on the floor.' Florida also formally added Princeton transfer guard Xaivian Lee and incoming freshman CJ Ingram. Lee averaged 16.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists last season and will be a much-needed ball handler for Florida, which lost guards Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard to graduation and backup Denzel Aberdeen to the transfer portal. Ingram headlines Florida's 2025 class, which also includes Alex Lloyd. A 6-foot-6 wing, Ingram holds a consensus, top-25 ranking in the recruiting class. His father Cornelius Ingram played football and a little basketball for the Gators (2004-08). ___
Fox Sports
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Florida's Todd Golden rounds out his coaching staff and officially fills 2 roster spots
Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Todd Golden officially filled two open spots on his staff Tuesday by promoting analytics director Jonathan Safir and hiring New York University head coach Dave Klatsky. Safir and Klatsky replace John Andrzejek and Kevin Hovde. Andrzejek left to take the head coaching job at Campbell, and Hovde took over at Columbia. Safir has been Florida's director of basketball strategy and analytics since 2022, and Golden praised his work during the team's national championship run in the NCAA Tournament. Klatsky, meanwhile, went 68-16 in three years at NYU and advanced to the Division III national title game last season. Klatsky is married to Hovde's sister. 'Dave is a high achiever and a proven winner," Golden said. 'Whether it was at Penn as a player, Colgate as an assistant, or NYU as the program's head coach, Dave has won big everywhere he's been. He has a great analytical sense for the game and is a great teacher on the floor.' Florida also formally added Princeton transfer guard Xaivian Lee and incoming freshman CJ Ingram. Lee averaged 16.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists last season and will be a much-needed ball handler for Florida, which lost guards Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard to graduation and backup Denzel Aberdeen to the transfer portal. Ingram headlines Florida's 2025 class, which also includes Alex Lloyd. A 6-foot-6 wing, Ingram holds a consensus, top-25 ranking in the recruiting class. His father Cornelius Ingram played football and a little basketball for the Gators (2004-08). ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and recommended
