Malaysia to enforce VEP requirement from 1 July 2025

On 4 June 2025, Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke has said that the Malaysian government will begin enforcement action on Singapore-registered vehicles that cross the borders without a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) from 1 July 2025.

This comes eight years after the plan was first mooted in 2017 and the implementation of the system was shelved twice; once in 2019 and then again in 2020.

This comes after the initial announcement in May 2024, which mentioned that the VEP would come into effect from 1 October 2024. Back then, Singaporean private vehicle owners could still enter Malaysia with or without an activated VEP, with a 'warning notice' issued to those without one upon leaving Malaysia.

Drivers of non-Malaysian-registered vehicles found without a valid VEP will receive a compound fine of RM300 (SGD$91). Only cashless payments will be accepted at Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ) counters and mobile counters, as well as online via the MyEG system.

The Straits Times also reported that private company vehicles that have applied for the VEP but have yet to receive the relevant approvals will be given a reminder notice instead of a fine and will be allowed to exit Malaysia. Mr Loke explains that this leeway is provided as "many (Singapore-registered) private company vehicles failed the pre-registration process, which involves multiple steps and extensive company documentation".

Mr Loke encouraged all owners of foreign vehicles to immediately register, install, and activate the RFID VEP tag in order to avoid any inconveniences during exiting and entering Malaysia in the future.

Singaporean vehicle owners who may wish to sign up for a VEP can do so via this link.