JOHOR BAHRU — Starting July 1, 2025, Singapore-registered vehicles entering Malaysia without a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will face an immediate fine of S$90 (RM300) as Malaysia begins full enforcement at its land checkpoints. This follows months of phased implementation and reminders, marking a firm step towards better cross-border traffic management.
Under Section 66H(7) of Malaysia’s Road Transport Act 1987, it is an offence to drive a foreign-registered vehicle into Malaysia without a valid permit. Vehicles without an activated VEP tag can be barred from exiting Malaysia until the fine is paid and registration is completed — a move authorities say is necessary to improve road safety and law enforcement on foreign vehicles.
To avoid penalties, Singapore vehicle owners must register online at vep.jpj.gov.my, pay S$3 (RM10) for a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) VEP sticker valid for five years, and settle a S$6 (RM20) road charge each time they cross into Malaysia.
Over 36,000 Vehicles Still Unregistered
Malaysia’s Transport Ministry reported that as of early June 2025, more than 231,000 VEP stickers have been issued to Singapore-registered vehicles. However, approximately 36,500 vehicles — around 16% of the total — remain inactive, meaning many drivers risk fines and travel delays if they attempt to cross the border without completing the VEP process.
From October 2024 through May 2025, Malaysian authorities inspected over 52,000 vehicles at checkpoints, issuing more than 2,200 reminder notices to vehicle owners who had yet to activate their VEP tags. Vehicle owners who only completed pre-registration will face summonses and may be barred from leaving Malaysia until they pay the fine and activate their tags. For company-owned vehicles, a notice will be issued if pre-registration is incomplete, while those with no registration will be fined directly.
All fines and compounds must be settled via cashless payment methods at Road Transport Department (JPJ) counters, mobile JPJ trucks, or trusted online platforms such as MyEG.
Singaporeans Rushing to Complete VEP Process
Checks at VEP registration centres in Johor, such as the Skudai facility, showed many Singaporeans making last-minute efforts to complete their registration before enforcement begins. A 34-year-old Singaporean, Jia Hui, shared that while she understands Malaysia’s reasons for implementing the VEP system, the process could be made more convenient for those who need to travel frequently for family or work.