The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 3,148 summonses to Singaporean vehicle owners for failing to obtain the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) since enforcement began in July, with fines amounting to almost RM1 million.
The VEP is a mandatory entry verification system for all foreign vehicles entering Malaysia, requiring online registration via the VEP portal and installation of an RFID VEP tag.
JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said each summons carries a RM300 fine, which must be settled before the vehicle is allowed to exit Malaysia.
He explained that the VEP system helps strengthen border security, improve data collection, and enable authorities to enforce traffic laws on foreign vehicles.
“As of last Sunday, fines collected total RM944,400. The VEP is crucial to ensure road safety and prevent misuse of foreign vehicles in Malaysia. It also allows us to monitor traffic offenses and strengthen enforcement at entry points, particularly from Singapore,” he said.
Although the VEP requirement was officially introduced in October last year, motorists were initially given a grace period for education and awareness. However, starting July 1, foreign vehicle owners who fail to register or activate their RFID tags face immediate summonses.
Under Section 66H(7) of the Road Transport Act 1987, foreign vehicles entering Malaysia without a valid permit may be fined RM300, which must be paid before leaving the country.
As of August 31, a total of 306,449 private vehicles from Singapore have registered for the VEP.
Aedy Fadly stressed that the system is not meant to burden motorists but to ensure transparency, safety, and compliance with Malaysian road laws. It also prevents the use of vehicles without valid road tax or insurance, while improving toll and road charge collection efficiency.
“The government hopes this move will boost compliance with VEP requirements and ensure that foreign vehicles remain accountable to Malaysian laws while in the country,” he added.
