From 1st October 2024, all Singapore-registered vehicles require a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) when entering Malaysia.
This is not a new requirement. In fact, this was announced in 2017 and has been in force since 2019. The VEP is meant to ensure that all owners of foreign vehicles comply with Malaysian road rules. However, there were many delays in enforcing the scheme. Finally, after multiple delays, the scheme is fully implemented at both border checkpoints at Woodlands and Tuas.
Initial application for a VEP
All motorists will need to complete an online application. The application is done at the official Malaysia VEP portal (jpj.gov.sg).
If you do not have an existing account, this should be the majority of motorists applying for the VEP, you will need to sign up for an existing account.
Once you log in, you will be brought to the Manage Vehicles page where your registered vehicles will be listed here.
As you can see, I registered for VEP in 2017. However, I have not installed my VEP RFID tag. The VEP RFID tag is a stick-on label with an RFID chip and antenna. Each VEP RFID tag comes with a serial number. Do note that once the label is stuck on the vehicle, removing it will render the label damaged and unusable.
There is a confirmation slip to be downloaded. You will need this to enter Malaysia if you do not have a VEP RFID tag.
You will receive an email asking you to visit https://vepams.jpj.gov.my/ to select your VEP RFID tag collection options and to make payment. However, you should set up your Touch n’ Go eWallet first.
Setting up your Touch n’ Go eWallet
Next, you should set up your Touch n’ Go eWallet. You can download the mobile app on both the App Store for iOS devices and Google Pay Store for Android devices. This Touch n’ Go Wallet will be linked to your VEP RFID tag. Please note that when choosing ID type, Singaporeans should choose NRIC. Non-Singaporeans should choose the passport option instead.
Getting the VEP RFID tag
Once the registration process is completed, you will need to visit this site: https://vepams.jpj.gov.my/ to make payment and select the VEP RFID tag collection options.
There are fees to pay. Namely a processing fee of RM$10 and the agent collection service fee of RM$29.50.
You can have the RFID tag fitted at a few designated locations in Malaysia or fit the RFID tag yourself. You will have to fit it to either the left side of your vehicle’s windscreen or left headlamp. There are instructions provided as to how to fit the RFID tag yourself. If you choose to fit the RFID tag yourself, you will need the RFID tag package couriered to you and you will have to pay the cost of the courier. Please note that you should acknowledge the receipt of the RFID tag by logging into the VEP portal. You will also need to input the serial number on your VEP RFID tag to validate the tag.
Once that is done, you’re all set! Remember not to peel off the adhesive sticker. As mentioned earlier, the anti-peel properties of the sticker will render the VEP RFID tag invalid if you try to peel off the sticker.
If you are waiting to receive the VEP RFID tag and want to enter Malaysia, do not worry, Malaysia has once again delayed the strict implementation of the VEP regulations. Apparently, you will just get a warning as a reminder to register for VEP before entering Malaysia in future. There is no timeline set as to when the strict implementation of the VEP regulations will come into force.
In the meantime, anyone for supper in JB? Hope my VEP RFID tag arrives before the next durian season.
Yours sincerely,
Daryl
