Singapore's authorities announced in Parliament on Jan 16 that, starting Feb 15, it will implement a Reciprocal Road Charge (RRC) of S$6.40 (RM20) to match Malaysia's road charge of RM20 (S$6.40) per entry for non-Malaysia registered cars entering Johor. Malaysia's road charge was implemented on Nov 1 2016.

And now, Malaysian news outlet Bernama reports that the Malaysian authorities will be conducting a study on whether to raise their Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fee to match the amount charged by Singapore.

According to Bernama, Liow said this will have to be discussed with various parties. Speaking at the launch of a road safety campaign in Malaysia, he was quoted as saying, “We will study from time to time if there is a need to increase the amount of the VEP charge.”

Malaysia's current VEP charge requires foreign vehicle owners to pay a registration fee of RM10 (S$3.20) which needs to be renewed after five years. Singapore charges a VEP of S$35 (RM109) for non-Singapore registered vehicles entering Singapore from Mondays to Fridays, 2 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On introducing the RRC, Singapore's Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said, “This is to ensure that Malaysia takes into consideration our response whenever they raise their tolls or introduce a new levy.”

Khaw also said in Parliament on Jan 16 that the Government has a “long-standing policy” of matching any levy, tolls or fees charged by Malaysia at the land checkpoints.

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