Disclaimer: VEP rules change frequently. Always verify with JPJ (vep.jpj.gov.my) and LTA (lta.gov.sg) before your trip. Last updated May 2026.
What is VEP?
There are actually two different VEP systems. Don't confuse them.
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Malaysia VEPMost relevant for JB commuters
For Singapore-registered cars entering Malaysia
Issued by
Malaysia JPJ (Road Transport Department)
Mandatory since
Since 1 Oct 2024 · Enforced since 1 Jul 2025
Fee
RM10 one-time tag fee · RM20 Road Charge per entry
Validity
5 years
Non-compliance
RM300 compound fine + must complete registration before leaving
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Singapore VEPIf you drive a Malaysian car
For Malaysian-registered cars entering Singapore
Issued by
Singapore LTA (Land Transport Authority)
Mandatory since
Ongoing — paid per day of entry
Fee
S$35/day (cars) · S$4/day (motorcycles) until Dec 2026
Validity
Paid per entry day
Non-compliance
Enforcement by LTA at checkpoints
Singapore car entering Malaysia — what you need
Full enforcement since 1 July 2025. No grace period remaining.
Documents needed to apply
NRIC
Singapore Identity Card (not passport)
Vehicle log card
From LTA — shows your COE details
Motor insurance
Must be valid and cover Malaysia entry
COE details
Certificate of Entitlement — number and expiry
Chassis number
Found on log card or inside car door
Touch 'n Go eWallet
Must be set up before applying
⚠ Enforcement is real
JPJ issued 3,148 summonses worth RM944,400 in just the first 3 months of enforcement (Jul–Sep 2025). If caught without a valid, activated VEP tag on your windscreen, you face a RM300 compound fine and must complete registration before being allowed to leave Malaysia.
✓ Once registered
· RFID tag valid for 5 years from activation
· Tag is non-transferable — tied to your specific car
· Renew starting 6 months before expiry
· Portal sends reminder email at 6-month mark
· De-register if you sell the car
How to apply — step by step
Everything is done online at vep.jpj.gov.my. Apply well in advance — processing can take days to weeks.
1
Set up Touch 'n Go eWalletDo this first
Download the TnG eWallet app. Create an account and select NRIC as your ID type (not passport) — this is critical. A mismatch means you may not be able to get your RFID tag. Top up your wallet to at least RM50.
2
Register at vep.jpj.gov.my15–30 minutes
Create a JPJ VEP portal account. Enter your personal details, vehicle information (log card number, COE, chassis number), and upload your documents — NRIC, insurance, log card. Submit and wait for a confirmation email.
3
Wait for JPJ approvalDays to weeks
JPJ reviews your application. Check your email (including spam) regularly. Processing time varies. Apply well before any planned trip — do not assume same-day or next-day approval.
4
Pay the RM10 tag fee and choose collection methodUpon approval
After approval, log in to complete payment. Choose: (A) Self-collection at a VEP centre in Johor Bahru — free after the RM10 fee, or (B) Home delivery to Singapore or Malaysia — RM10 tag fee + ~RM45 courier fee.
5
Collect and install your RFID tagAt appointment
Bring your car and original documents to the collection centre (e.g. Danga Bay, Gelang Patah R&R, Pandan JPJ). Installation takes about 10 minutes. Tag goes on your left headlamp or windscreen. A JPJ officer can assist with placement.
6
Submit photo and activateSame day
After installation, take a photo of the installed tag and submit it via the VEP portal for activation. Your status must show Active before you enter Malaysia. Check the portal before your first trip.
All the fees — what you actually pay
There are three separate charges. Don't confuse them.
Total first-time cost: Roughly RM30 (self-collection) or RM55 (delivery) to get registered, then RM20 per entry into Malaysia ongoing. For daily JB commuters, that's approximately RM400–440/month in Road Charges alone, on top of fuel and tolls.
Malaysian car entering Singapore
If you drive your Malaysian-registered car into Singapore, different rules apply — issued by Singapore's LTA, not JPJ.
How to pay the Singapore VEP
✓Purchase at Woodlands or Tuas checkpoint — pay at the kiosk before or upon entry
✓Via AXS machines or LTA's One.Motoring website
✓Payment accepted in Singapore dollars — cash or card at checkpoints
✓VEP must be purchased before or on the day of entry
Three-quarter tank rule
When leaving Singapore in a Malaysian-registered car, your fuel tank must be at least three-quarters full. This is enforced at the checkpoint. Failure to comply can result in a fine.
⚠ Top up your fuel in Singapore before crossing — petrol is cheaper in Malaysia but you must leave with a full tank.
What's changing in 2027
LTA announced major changes on 6 February 2026, effective 1 January 2027. Plan ahead.
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VEP fees increaseHigh impact
Cars: S$35 → S$50 per day. Motorcycles: S$4 → S$7 per day. This applies to Malaysian-registered vehicles entering Singapore.
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Free days and free hours removedHigh impact
The annual 10 free VEP days and the free weekday entry hours (previously 5pm–2am) are removed. VEP now applies on all weekdays and school holidays.
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ERP 2.0 OBU available for foreign vehiclesOptional impact
From 1 April 2026, Malaysian cars can optionally install an ERP2 On-Board Unit (OBU) at authorised Singapore workshops. Cost: S$158.70 (until 31 Dec 2026) plus installation fee.
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Flat-rate ERP charge for vehicles without OBUMedium impact
From 1 Jan 2027, foreign vehicles without an OBU pay a flat-rate ERP charge on every ERP operational day: S$10 for cars, S$3 for motorcycles. With an OBU, you pay the exact variable rate like Singapore vehicles.
Common questions
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