Planning a weekend drive to Malaysia? Starting 1 July 2025, you'll need more than just a full tank of petrol.Malaysia is set to fully enforce the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for all foreign-registered vehicles entering from Singapore via land checkpoints. If you’ve been putting off registering, now’s the time.We’ve already published a fullstep-by-step VEP guide - but here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new and what it means for you.
Malaysia’s Minister of Transport, YB Anthony Loke, confirmed that VEP enforcement will begin on 1 July 2025. This means Singapore vehicles without a valid, activated VEP will face penalties at the border.As of Monday (2 June), over 230,000 Singapore-registered private vehicles have been issued VEP tags - but a significant number still haven’t completed activation.
What’s the VEP again?
Sample of VEP RFID tag (source)If you missed our fullVEP guide, here’s the gist:
VEP is a permit linked to an RFID tag that allows Malaysian authorities to identify and track foreign vehicles entering the country.
It helps with enforcement (like unpaid summons), and allows better regulation of vehicles entering from Singapore.
Once enforced, you need a valid, activated VEP to drive past the border.
What happens if you don’t have it?
According to official sources:
RM300 compound fine for vehicles without a valid or activated VEP.
You’ll be required to pay the fine and activate/register before you can leave Malaysia.
Company-registered vehicles may be issued a reminder notice for now (due to complications with registering the VEP e-wallet under a company name).
Basically: no tag, no go.
What you should do now
To avoid penalties and ensure smooth travel:
Register for VEP: Visit theofficial VEP portal to register your profile and vehicle.
Receiving your RFID Tag: Once registered, you can either receive your VEP tag via post or collect it at a self-collection centre. You can check the status of your application here: vepams.jpj.gov.my.
Install RFID Tag: Install the RFID tag on your vehicle as per the provided instructions.
Activate VEP: Take a photo of the installed tag with your car registration number and upload it to the VEP portal. Ensure your VEP is activated before entering Malaysia.
Check for Outstanding Fines: Settle any existing fines to prevent complications at the border.
Haven’t registered yet? We explain the whole processin our article here - including what to do if your tag is delayed.
Planning to buy a car in Singapore?
If you’re looking at a new or used car and plan to drive across the border regularly, make sure VEP is part of your checklist.
No VEP, no entry - don’t get stuck at the border
Malaysia’s VEP enforcement is real, and it starts on 1 July.If you:
Haven’t registered → do it now.
Have a tag → activate it.
Don’t want a fine or to be stuck at the checkpoint → don’t delay.
Check out ourVEP guide for full steps - and stay safe on both sides of the Causeway.
