VEP entering Malaysia Tuas/woodlands

[Yidong]

Hi there,

I tried registering VEP twice, in Oct 2022 and Feb 2023, both got rejected as VEP is "not open to motorcycle" at this moment.

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VEP Registration Date: 2015-09-01

Rejection Date: 2023-02-01

Your application was REJECTED due to the following:
Reason: Incomplete Document
Remarks: The distribution of VEP-RFID tags will be in stages. Still not open to motorcycle.

 

I checked discussion posted in June 2022, seems VEP wasn't required at that time?

 

Wonder what the latest requirement is? Can I go to JB without VEP for a Singapore 2B motorcycle? 

 

Any tips will be appreciated.

Thanks.

[adesmond2]

5 minutes ago, Yidong said:

Hi there,

I tried registering VEP twice, in Oct 2022 and Feb 2023, both got rejected as VEP is "not open to motorcycle" at this moment.

 

I checked discussion posted in June 2022, seems VEP wasn't required at that time?

 

Wonder what the latest requirement is? Can I go to JB without VEP for a Singapore 2B motorcycle? 

 

Any tips will be appreciated.

Thanks.

no need VEP anymore.. 

just go only.. but if you go via tuas might need touch and go card.. woodland dun need..  

according to one motoring.. best to have a soft copy of your insurance and log card.. (log card is one motoring website that prove that bike belongs to you)  

[Yidong]

Thank you so much. Will go to JB via Woodland this weekend!

[kronosphere511]

On 2/8/2023 at 3:16 PM, adesmond2 said:

no need VEP anymore.. 

just go only.. but if you go via tuas might need touch and go card.. woodland dun need..  

according to one motoring.. best to have a soft copy of your insurance and log card.. (log card is one motoring website that prove that bike belongs to you)  

Sorry, where is this info? I checked VEP website and they nvr said anything about VEP exemption for motorcycles, only that motorcycle no need to pay road charge

[adesmond2]

On 2/11/2023 at 8:36 PM, kronosphere511 said:

Sorry, where is this info? I checked VEP website and they nvr said anything about VEP exemption for motorcycles, only that motorcycle no need to pay road charge

I think no official news.. it's tested by people who ride across custom for petrol and they update via fb groups.. 

[Yidong]

On 2/11/2023 at 8:36 PM, kronosphere511 said:

Sorry, where is this info? I checked VEP website and they nvr said anything about VEP exemption for motorcycles, only that motorcycle no need to pay road charge

hi, 

I can confirm VEP is not required.

I rode my motorbike to JB last morning and returned in the afternoon without VEP. The only document required is the passport.

By the way, the first time riding a bike to JB would be a bit worrying. Better check some Youtube videos to get familiar with the lanes. Also, I was a bit worried when I see "Insert Autopass/Cashcard or fine up to $1000" at the Woodland checkpoint. Asked someone nearby and fortunately, they told me it's not required for Singapore motorbikes.

I made a big mistake when I came back from JB. I went to the auto lane, but I thought it was a manual lane. An officer came to open the gate for me and pointed ahead saying "Overthere to get stamp", then he went away. I wasn't sure where to get the exit stamp, so I slowly drove along the road, trying to find someone who could stamp the passport for me. You can drive back to Singapore and no one stops you even if you don't have the exit stamp, but I went back to the JB border again to get the exit stamp.

[adesmond2]

55 minutes ago, Yidong said:

hi, 

I can confirm VEP is not required.

I rode my motorbike to JB last morning and returned in the afternoon without VEP. The only document required is the passport.

By the way, the first time riding a bike to JB would be a bit worrying. Better check some Youtube videos to get familiar with the lanes. Also, I was a bit worried when I see "Insert Autopass/Cashcard or fine up to $1000" at the Woodland checkpoint. Asked someone nearby and fortunately, they told me it's not required for Singapore motorbikes.

I made a big mistake when I came back from JB. I went to the auto lane, but I thought it was a manual lane. An officer came to open the gate for me and pointed ahead saying "Overthere to get stamp", then he went away. I wasn't sure where to get the exit stamp, so I slowly drove along the road, trying to find someone who could stamp the passport for me. You can drive back to Singapore and no one stops you even if you don't have the exit stamp, but I went back to the JB border again to get the exit stamp.

 

luckily you did went back to get your passport stamp.. else next time = kopi session with the custom officer and fine up to 1k... It's a must to stamp on both in and out.. unless somehow you managed to went in and out of Malaysia without stamping..  (back in the days 1990s-2000s, it's possible cuz there's no gate to begin with, only Singaporean need to stop and stamp, Malaysian just rode thru) 

[Yidong]

9 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

 

luckily you did went back to get your passport stamp.. else next time = kopi session with the custom officer and fine up to 1k... It's a must to stamp on both in and out.. unless somehow you managed to went in and out of Malaysia without stamping..  (back in the days 1990s-2000s, it's possible cuz there's no gate to begin with, only Singaporean need to stop and stamp, Malaysian just rode thru) 

Yup, interesting experience, and I got drenched in the rain in the afternoon. Should have brought my raincoat, though it's a crappy disposal one, but better than nothing.

If you don't mind I have one more question: What is the card supposed to be used at the City Square parking lot? I bought a Touch & Go card some time ago and loaded RM 50, but it doesn't work. Instead, I have to get a paper ticket and pay in cash.

[adesmond2]

42 minutes ago, Yidong said:

Yup, interesting experience, and I got drenched in the rain in the afternoon. Should have brought my raincoat, though it's a crappy disposal one, but better than nothing.

If you don't mind I have one more question: What is the card supposed to be used at the City Square parking lot? I bought a Touch & Go card some time ago and loaded RM 50, but it doesn't work. Instead, I have to get a paper ticket and pay in cash.

waaa. that one I dunno.. I seldom park at shopping centre.. if I do.. I squeeze thru the gantry (side) or follow other bikes (see how they get out without paying)..

[Yidong]

7 minutes ago, adesmond2 said:

waaa. that one I dunno.. I seldom park at shopping centre.. if I do.. I squeeze thru the gantry (side) or follow other bikes (see how they get out without paying)..

One new trick learned, hopefully security won't pay attention to me next time. 

[adesmond2]

6 minutes ago, Yidong said:

One new trick learned, hopefully security won't pay attention to me next time. 

follow the locals and you wun go wrong.. haha... in whichever country just follow the locals..

 

[gwenT]

Hi, am planning to enter malaysia soon. Read online that all sg vehicles need VEP. Is it compulsory for motorcycle class 2? 

[gwenT]

Hi, checking if VEP is still required?? And where to buy the Touch & Go card in Singapore? 1st time entering Malaysia via motorcycle. 

[adesmond2]

31 minutes ago, gwenT said:

Hi, checking if VEP is still required?? And where to buy the Touch & Go card in Singapore? 1st time entering Malaysia via motorcycle. 

Motorcycle - VEP not required.. touch and go card go in Malaysia (During office hours) and buy and provided you go thru tuas.. if you going thru woodland, no need touch and go card..

[gwenT]

Going from Tuas...wanna go Sunday...how to buy touch n go card

[adesmond2]

4 minutes ago, gwenT said:

Going from Tuas...wanna go Sunday...how to buy touch n go card

hmmm.. otherwise, check with your bike kakis? you going in with someone right? or weekday during office hours go in just to buy a touch and go card.. 

if you dun mind paying more.. Carousell should have people who buy and sell de.. 

[gwenT]

Some friend say motorcycle is toll free, no need any touch and go card. Some say need. I so confuse

[PBbombomlee]

9 hours ago, gwenT said:

Some friend say motorcycle is toll free, no need any touch and go card. Some say need. I so confuse

Confirm don't need, I guess you asked on the MYSG road trip group also right? 

[shiba2b]

14 hours ago, gwenT said:

Going from Tuas...wanna go Sunday...how to buy touch n go card

tuas also no need TnG card. i just went over this weekend. Both directions. 

[Siphon]

1 hour ago, shiba2b said:

tuas also no need TnG card. i just went over this weekend. Both directions. 

TnG card got expiry? hahaha just found one super old one... scared its like our cash card... 5 years validity. 

[shiba2b]

52 minutes ago, Siphon said:

TnG card got expiry? hahaha just found one super old one... scared its like our cash card... 5 years validity. 

there's an expiry date (which i think is 10yr from card manufacture date) but also it goes inactive after 1 yr of non-usage. 

if the card is registered in TnG app then it will not go inactive after 1 yr of non usage. This is what i did during the covid border closure - my card still active when borders were finally opened.

the expiry date is printed on the back of the card. But if the card is very old, it may have worn off or the plastic film peeled off. 

[3gilbe]

Hi Sheba, you mean you download the TnG app and register the card (not used for more than 1 yr) and the old TnG card still works?. I'll go and try this method.  Thanks for the info

[shiba2b]

10 minutes ago, 3gilbe said:

Hi Sheba, you mean you download the TnG app and register the card (not used for more than 1 yr) and the old TnG card still works?. I'll go and try this method.  Thanks for the info

that's got to be done before the one year of inactivity. Not sure if it still works after 1 yr 

 

[Siphon]

23 hours ago, shiba2b said:

that's got to be done before the one year of inactivity. Not sure if it still works after 1 yr 

 

haha... think i should go buy one. 7-11 still sells them?

[shiba2b]

29 minutes ago, Siphon said:

haha... think i should go buy one. 7-11 still sells them?

7-11 in Msia? Some may have it. Can try that as well as petrol stations too. 

if you were referring to 7-11 in SG, i don't think they sold TNG cards. They did sell a hybrid ezlink + TNG card for a while but i think it's since sold out. 

BTW Msia is selling more TnG cards this year, compared to last year. So you have a decent chance of getting it at 7-11/petrol station there if u can't get it at Lazada Msia (need a msian address for delivery) 

https://www.carlist.my/news/touch-n-go-promises-to-produce-over-3-5-million-cards-for-sale-in-2023-93727/93727/