SG-JB border reopen on 1st Apr

[adesmond2]

7 minutes ago, pinksheep said:

Best to check the official touch n go website, because there are new features and partnerships with merchants beyond just paying for toll. A lot of my JB trips were as passenger, 3 years ago so I didn't really handle much payments besides food (overseas debit card all the way) . 

https://www.touchngo.com.my/consumer/toll/card/

Some news I saw overnight, they will waive the RM20 road charge. 

https://mothership.sg/2022/03/no-roach-charge-rm20/

 

Grab pay not directly but you might be surprised if you are creative picking payment options, Malaysia also have grab services and if you have the grab debit card it should be able to used internationally like mastercard.

But the grab wallet is only supposed to work in your account local country. Hence use the grab card as workaround if it allows overseas transaction. You can still hire Malaysia Grab car using credit or debit card directly. Way safer than going by normal taxi because they tend to overcharge tourists a lot. 

yeah.. the wavier is for 2 weeks right?

if grab car - remember to tally number plate.. I heard they use other people's number plate and overcharge upon arrival or bring you to some weird locations.. (that was pre-covid) I dunno about now.. let's see if the news on fb all pop up after border open.. LOL

 

[3ddy]

2 hours ago, adesmond2 said:

1) Touch and GO card - top up just nice amount that you need (minimum amount that you can afford to "lose")

2) Based on my understanding, touch and go card cannot pay petrol.. only for borders @pinksheep - you know?

3) grabpay confirm plus chop no la.. 

4) No toll with cash based on my previous experience.. if no card, Tuas, ask you to go and buy.. After working hours, U-turn back home.. cuz it's unmanned.. you need someone with the card to pay on your behalf.. 

thanks 

what's the toll charges for a return trip?

what's the mini. topup amount?

[Phantom_200]

13 hours ago, Pisces44 said:

I am confused...so for motorbike....is need or no need VEP ?

Touch n go can buy from 7-11

Insurance need to buy... Like go tour like that travel insurance ?

VEP is needed for SG motorbike, TNG seem to be available in many places, as others have said, only top up what you don't mind losing. The TNG card is 10RM with no credit.

Travel insurance is needed yes, whether this is really checked at the border we'll find out soon.

 

I managed to have an email exchange with the VEP support team late yesterday, as others have said, all SG registered vehicles (including motorbikes) must register before crossing the border.

 

• Make sure you have a printed copy of the VEP Registration Confirmation Slip that was sent to you by email
• You can still travel across the border and JPJ will invite you to collect your RFiD at some future point in the future (use your TNG in the meantime).

 

Also worth calling out, from today you can buy a TNG card in Singapore - details here  

 

https://www.ezlink.com.sg/ez-link-x-touch-n-go-motoring-card/

[adesmond2]

47 minutes ago, Phantom_200 said:

I managed to have an email exchange with the VEP support team late yesterday, as others have said, all SG registered vehicles (including motorbikes) must register before crossing the border.

 

• Make sure you have a printed copy of the VEP Registration Confirmation Slip that was sent to you by email
• You can still travel across the border and JPJ will invite you to collect your RFiD at some future point in the future (use your TNG in the meantime).

thanks for this update.. will definitely apply for VEP if that's the case..

[pinksheep]

I just finished applying the VEP. Mostly is copy paste from LTA vehicle registration data and your insurance policy. Confirmation document appeared immediately. 

[adesmond2]

29 minutes ago, pinksheep said:

I just finished applying the VEP. Mostly is copy paste from LTA vehicle registration data and your insurance policy. Confirmation document appeared immediately. 

need to update it yearly ah? since our insurance renew yearly.. LOL

[Pisces44]

9 hours ago, pinksheep said:

I just finished applying the VEP. Mostly is copy paste from LTA vehicle registration data and your insurance policy. Confirmation document appeared immediately. 

Kakak, can ikut you ?

Edited March 29, 2022 by Pisces44

[pinksheep]

Lol u follow confirm become lost kambing. 

Im pretty familiar with JB sentral area but if it's for Makan and movie I will take public transport and not risk the bike. Already used to queuing for bus lol. 

[adesmond2]

2 hours ago, pinksheep said:

Lol u follow confirm become lost kambing. 

Im pretty familiar with JB sentral area but if it's for Makan and movie I will take public transport and not risk the bike. Already used to queuing for bus lol. 

definitely.. same as you.. bike = bike shop, petrol, cigarettes.. come out.. makan also near bike shops..

shopping = public transport better and safer but don't blur blur follow people will do.. haha

[pinksheep]

Latest update from ICA FB page

"Travellers departing SG and entering Malaysia via the Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints are reminded to download the MySejahtera app and complete their pre-departure form and vaccination info via the app, starting 31 Mar 2022." 

[Phantom_200]

Just a reminder that it takes up to 5 working days for your SG vaccination certificate to be verified via the MySejahtera app - if you've not already started completing the details i urge for patience with the app, its pretty painful!

[pinksheep]

Lol also I have no idea how to enter SG address into the app. 

BTW no need travel insurance with covid 19 coverage for the land crossing. 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-malaysia-land-border-travel-insurance-causeway-second-link-apr-1-2596396

 

[adesmond2]

32 minutes ago, Phantom_200 said:

Just a reminder that it takes up to 5 working days for your SG vaccination certificate to be verified via the MySejahtera app - if you've not already started completing the details i urge for patience with the app, its pretty painful!

Yes.. just downloaded and now wait.. no rush.. I'm not intending to go in anytime soon.. just download and at least when I want, it's there for me..

20 minutes ago, pinksheep said:

Lol also I have no idea how to enter SG address into the app. 

BTW no need travel insurance with covid 19 coverage for the land crossing. 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-malaysia-land-border-travel-insurance-causeway-second-link-apr-1-2596396

 

Most of my biker friends put Johor since it's the nearest to us.. haha..

Btw, for VEP, anyone of you knows if my bike number already registered, how ah? I now resort to put a + behind my number plate.. =.=..

even my engine number already registered.. 

[pinksheep]

Your machine got previous owner? Can contact the JPJ and ask them manually delete the previous entry. 

 

12. What should I do if the previous vehicle owner have registered VEP for the said vehicle?

Kindly send email to us at [email protected] with supporting documents and we will assist you accordingly.

[adesmond2]

2 minutes ago, pinksheep said:

Your machine got previous owner? Can contact the JPJ and ask them manually delete the previous entry. 

 

12. What should I do if the previous vehicle owner have registered VEP for the said vehicle?

Kindly send email to us at [email protected] with supporting documents and we will assist you accordingly.

nice and thanks!  

& yes.. usually I brought 2nd hand bikes.. can mod since no warranty already.. hahahaha

[Phantom_200]

1 hour ago, pinksheep said:

Lol also I have no idea how to enter SG address into the app. 

BTW no need travel insurance with covid 19 coverage for the land crossing. 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-malaysia-land-border-travel-insurance-causeway-second-link-apr-1-2596396

 

 

I think you have to put the address in Malaysia you're going to? I'm unclear if vaccination status is on the app or the website, but i'll be adding both  - https://www.mysafetravel.gov.my/application

[adesmond2]

2 minutes ago, Phantom_200 said:

 

I think you have to put the address in Malaysia you're going to? I'm unclear if vaccination status is on the app or the website, but i'll be adding both  - https://www.mysafetravel.gov.my/application

need to register this account also?

[Phantom_200]

49 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

need to register this account also?

I believe so...

 

Don't forget your SG arrival card on the way back -https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/

Edited March 31, 2022 by Phantom_200

[norishimu]

SG Arrival Card can fill up and submit as early as 3 days prior entry to SG..

[pinksheep]

12 midnight huge crowds of people crossed causeway by foot, from SG perspective the folks say no checks done by authorities and warm welcome from JB officials. 

Just scan passport and go, truly same as before.

[adesmond2]

5 hours ago, pinksheep said:

12 midnight huge crowds of people crossed causeway by foot, from SG perspective the folks say no checks done by authorities and warm welcome from JB officials. 

Just scan passport and go, truly same as before.

yup.. same as my friend who went in personally.. no checks and etc.. even thru they already standby for the checks..

My friend went in via Tuas, yours?

 

Meanwhile, everyone enjoy your weekend! If riding to Malaysia, do take care and update if there's any changes..  

[Phantom_200]

Did anyone make it across the border at the weekend? I'm a little confused, on motorbike can we pump 95RON? I thought I'd read we can pump 95RON on a foreign bike but now not so sure? I know cars only can 97RON.

[pinksheep]

Because the 95 petrol is heavily subsidized by the Malaysian government, it cannot be purchased for foreign vehicles. 

[Phantom_200]

2 minutes ago, pinksheep said:

Because the 95 petrol is heavily subsidized by the Malaysian government, it cannot be purchased for foreign vehicles. 

Thanks for confirming ,motorcycles seemed to be questionable, i won't bother 

 

Edited April 4, 2022 by Phantom_200
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[pinksheep]

Yeah for us not worth the hassle and respecting the law is always good. Despite the fact it's the vendor supposed to enforce the rule not let drivers anyhow pick then get blamed on social media. Who wouldn't pump the super cheap petrol if no one even puts up a sign?