Singapore will persist to match any increase in Malaysia’s tolls via the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fee and toll charges for vehicles entering Singapore.
This is done in response to Malaysia’s intention to charge RM20 for each foreign vehicle entering Johor from Singapore as the long-standing policy is to make sure Malaysia considers Singapore’s response whenever it plans to increase tolls.
Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan points out that Singapore has consistently supported open and liberal transport links as well as connectivity with Malaysia.
He adds, “If it discriminates against Singapore-registered vehicles, we will match it in some form.”
Malaysia is currently going through a trial run for the implementation of the VEP system for foreign vehicles entering Malaysia through Johor from Singapore from June 1 until July 15.
The RM20 VEP charge will be imposed from July 16, while the registration of vehicles for VEP will be until the end of 2016.
On the other hand, Singapore’s VEP charges for foreign-registered cars is S$35 per day, and S$40 for Goods Vehicle Permit fee for foreign-registered goods vehicles per calendar month. Each vehicle is given 10 free days per year, no charge during weekends and when entering Singapore between 5pm and 2am from Monday to Friday.
