The introduction of Malaysia’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system earlier this month has not only been a source of headache for Singaporean motorists travelling across the causeway, but is reportedly causing embarrassment as well.
In a picture posted online, a vehicle that installed the VEP Radio Frequency (VEP-RFID) sticker allegedly had an unpaid traffic summon displayed on LED boards at a Malaysian checkpoint.
A penalty of up to 2,000 ringgit (S$208) may be levied on unpaid fines and the vehicle from may be prevented from leaving the country.
The VEP RFID sticker was made mandatory for all foreign-registered vehicles since October 1, 2024. Motorists pay 10 ringgit (S$3) for the registration which is valid for five years.
The pictures sparked several Malaysians to gleefully leave comments of support for the latest policy, with many saying this will cause a drop in traffic violations.
However, it seems Singaporeans were not amused and responded with pictures of a Malaysian motorcycle with unpaid fines of more than S$1K.
Many were seen asking why we are still allowing such errant motorists to enter the country.
At least one sympathetic netizen, who claims to own a business in Johor Bahru, asked that the Malaysian government be more lenient and friendly to tourists.
“Since the VEP system was implemented, our business has seen a drop of 50 per cent!” read a comment.