Is it possible for malaysin to buy a bike from s'pore?

[biking nomad]

When I was selling my bike recently, I had enquiries from 3 M'sian bikers.

 

I queried them on the process and they said they will get their own insurance and transfer will be done at LTA. Bike will still have SG plates n registered here so they ride in M'sia without paying import taxes. They didn't explain how they will get insurance in SG and I didn't find out more cos the deals were not going to happen from a pricing point.

 

But what I do know is, you can buy non-riding insurance in SG. Maybe that helps them get the transfer done at LTA. Then once bike is in M'sia just buy insurance from a M'sian insurer, perhaps?

 

Go snoop ard on this possibilty....gd luck!

[BlackBandit]

When I was selling my bike recently, I had enquiries from 3 M'sian bikers.

 

I queried them on the process and they said they will get their own insurance and transfer will be done at LTA. Bike will still have SG plates n registered here so they ride in M'sia without paying import taxes. They didn't explain how they will get insurance in SG and I didn't find out more cos the deals were not going to happen from a pricing point.

 

But what I do know is, you can buy non-riding insurance in SG. Maybe that helps them get the transfer done at LTA. Then once bike is in M'sia just buy insurance from a M'sian insurer, perhaps?

 

Go snoop ard on this possibilty....gd luck!

 

Bro,

I did sell my old bike once to a Malaysian but he was on a student pass. Went to NTUC and he obtained the insurance flawlessly. It's either you have a work permit or student pass that this thing goes smoothly...

 

Perhaps your interested parties were Work Permit holders??

[dino_slasher87]

Yup dino,

It's the same reason the S'pore government has the 3/4 tank rule for petrol. To protect their own...

 

So, in your case, "Beli Barangan Buatan Malaysia" ???

 

Unless you can convince Naza to rebadge superbikes like they rebadge Hyundai cars and call it Naza... Then, it will be cheaper cos the vehicles are assembled in Malaysia. No need AP.

 

hoho but ofcourse its imposible for me to do that..

that is the problem..huhuhu:angel:

[eindunklesbier]

Recently, a Malaysian friend of mine also wanted to buy a Class 2 bike in Singapore and bring it back to use it. He is still unable to do so.

 

1) Like what BlackBandit has said - asking a letter from JPJ will mean giving up his Malaysian class B license.

 

2) In order to buy a Singapore bike and use it LEGALLY in Singapore and Malaysia - he needs a Singapore license initially. This means that he must be a "valid long term person" in Singapore before he is qualified to apply for any class of license. This means someone who is a Citizen, a Permanent Resident, a Work Permit/Employment Pass/Dependent pass holder in Singapore. Unfortunately he is none of the above.

 

3) Even if manage to be a 'valid long term person', he is only able to convert his class B (equivalent to our Class 2) to Class 2B after passing the theory test. It will probably take him 2 to 3 years to obtain the full class 2 so that he could legally buy and use a big cc bike.

 

 

The bottom line is this:

 

A Malaysian working in Singapore with an Employment pass may attend all the motor vehicle classes lessons and take the respective tests. Once a class 2 license is obtained, he/she may purchased a class 2 bike with valid Insurance cover for both Singapore and Malaysia. As per normal with all vehicle owners in Singapore, there will be no extra charge for the insurance cover that is extended to Malaysia.

 

Let's say after some time, he/she decided to retire and return to Malaysia with the bike and cancelled his/her Employment pass. However, there will be no problem with the road tax and insurance renewal process every year since the bike was already registered under his name. The renewing of the insurance premium and road tax is a simple process that can even be done through GIRO. So unlike the first time when the bike purchase is made, there isn't the hassle of doing all the paperwork and submitting the relevant documents. The bike owner would just need to come back to Singapore with the bike once a year to get it inspected. The inspection results are automatically updated in the interlinked systems which the insurance company can use to verify before the insurance premium is allowed to be renewed.

[newcomer]

can i side track abit? if let's say u nv renew the road tax for 1 or 2 or 3 years will anyting happen? like will the bike be automatically laid up?

[BlackDawn]

can i side track abit? if let's say u nv renew the road tax for 1 or 2 or 3 years will anyting happen? like will the bike be automatically laid up?

 

Owning a bike without valid road tax is a SERIOUS OFFENCE. You will be hauled to court for this & typically will be charged with a hefty fine. Don't need 2 or 3 years. A few weeks then you will kena already.

 

There is no such thing as an automatic lay up. You need to do it at LTA. Cost you less than $10.

[newcomer]

wah so cham....

[eindunklesbier]

Yes, kiamh is right. Not paying road tax to LTA is a serious offence. It's very easy and inexpensive to lay up a bike. Just go to LTA and pay $5 + the prevailing GST (35cents).

 

This process is to be repeated every year for a maximum of 3 years. After that the bike is to be inspected and brought back to the road for at least 1 or 2 months before laying up bike again for another 3 years. It's very simple and doesn't cost much.

 

The meaning of laying up is to let the bike sitting around and doing nothing. The authorities will not allow it to be used legally in any manner - for example, riding a dirt bike at some deserted off road remote relocation or bringing a sports bike to a Malaysian race track for practices. One may get away with this but if he/she is caught, the consequences will be very serious.