The Malaysian government had earlier announced that the VEP would go into effect on October 1 and that drivers who did not install it might face fines of up to RM2,000 (US$484) or even up to six months in jail. However, Malaysia declared on September 27 that foreign-registered cars will still be permitted entry into the nation even if they haven’t installed VEP tags.
According to JPJ, drivers without VEP will receive a reminder at land borders to register, install, and activate their radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. The enforcement will be “executed in phases.” The statement did not, however, clarify whether drivers who had previously received a warning letter could re-enter Johor without a VEP.
Additionally, Malaysia has not stated when exactly they will fully implement VEP standards; hence, drivers who have not yet done so are advised to do so as soon as feasible. Malaysian authorities can also trace foreign-registered cars that have not paid fines for traffic violations using the VEP system.
While no action has been taken thus far, JPJ stated in an August statement that Singaporean drivers who have unpaid traffic penalties in Malaysia will be subject to enforcement action starting on January 1, 2025.
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