Singaporean motorists on VEP quest frustrated and worried amid lack of clarity over warning for entering JB without tags
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JOHOR BAHRU/SINGAPORE — Motorists from Singapore continued to throng the TCSens Centre at Danga Bay to secure a vehicle entry permit (VEP) on Sept 28 despite assurances that they can still enter Malaysia after Oct 1 without one. Drivers that The Straits TiSingaporean motorists on VEP quest frustrated and worried amid lack of clarity over warning for entering JB without tags
JOHOR BAHRU/SINGAPORE — Motorists from Singapore continued to throng the TCSens Centre at Danga Bay to secure a vehicle entry permit (VEP) on Sept 28 despite assurances that they can still enter Malaysia after Oct 1 without one. Drivers that The Straits Times spoke to were fraught with worry and uncertainty despite clarifications on Sept 27 from Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) that they will be allowed into Johor even if they do not yet have VEP tags. However, the agency — responsible for the enforcement of the VEP — said they will be given reminders to register, install and activate their radio frequency identification (RFID) tags upon entering Johor’s two land checkpoints as enforcement is implemented in phases. They can also be given a warning when they leave Malaysia, along with reminders to install the tags as soon as possible. Many motorists, however, were unconvinced about the leeway given to them if they drive to Johor without a VEP.