SINGAPORE-registered vehicles entering Malaysia will be expected to pay for a vehicle entry permit (VEP) in the near future.
Malaysia’s prime minister Najib Abdul Razak was reported in the media as saying yesterday that the federal government will discuss proposed rates for the VEP with the Johor state government, which will keep a portion of the money collected. Details are still being fine-tuned.
Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents vice president of ground transportation, S Jayakumar, said: “Part of the revenue that goes to Johor should be used to develop tourism there.
“However, the mechanism of implementation and rate structure should be reciprocal to what Singapore has implemented for Malaysian vehicles entering the city-state.”
Private vehicles from Malaysia can enter Singapore 10 times a year free-of-charge, after which a fee of S$20 (US$16) per day is imposed for entry between 02.00 and 17.00 from Mondays to Fridays. From August 1, this will be increased to S$35 per entry.
According to Jayakumar, Malaysian tour coaches entering Singapore must apply for and pay the monthly Singapore road tax.
