M’sia VEP System Reportedly Displays Unpaid Summons Of S’pore Vehicles Upon Entry

A recent discussion on social media has shed light on Malaysia’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system, which reportedly reveals outstanding traffic summonses for Singaporean vehicles at the border.

The VEP, which uses RFID technology, has drawn both support and criticism from netizens for its impact on cross-border travelers.

One concern raised focuses on rental car users, with a commenter highlighting the challenge of determining whether previous drivers incurred fines.

This situation could force renters to pay fines they did not accumulate, complicating their border crossing experience.

The conversation also referenced Sg Road Vigilante’s post, which questioned why some Malaysian vehicles with unpaid summonses exceeding SGD 1,000 (~RM3,330) are still allowed to enter the country.

Law enforcement units can also inquire about the number of accumulated fines for vehicle owners.

Discussions suggest that, in the future, vehicle owners may need to clear all outstanding fines before being allowed to exit Malaysia through checkpoints.

What is the VEP System?

The VEP system is a permit issued by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) under Section 66H of the Road Transport Act 1987, allowing foreign vehicles to enter Malaysia.

Owners or their authorized representatives of all foreign-registered vehicles entering Peninsular Malaysia must register online via the VEP portal.

VEP-registered vehicles are issued non-transferable RFID tags, uniquely identifying each vehicle.

According to JPJ, vehicle owners must pay a processing fee of RM10 to obtain the VEP-RFID tag, which remains valid for five years. Non-compliance with VEP regulations can lead to penalties of up to RM2,000.

In addition, foreign vehicles must pay a Road Charge of RM20 per entry into Malaysia. Some users have proposed enhancements to the current system, such as installing In-Vehicle Unit (IU) readers at checkpoints to streamline registration and reduce reliance on RFID tags.