Malaysia’s long-delayed Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system kicked into enforcement today (1 Jul, 2025)— and within the first hour, 10 Singapore drivers were fined.

OnViewpoint, The Straits Times journalist Harith Mustaffa joins us from Johor Bahru, where he observed the rollout firsthand. We unpack what went wrong, why some motorists were caught off guard, and what this might mean for weekend travel, businesses in JB, and Singaporeans navigating the system.

From confusing tag activations to unexpected roadside stops, here’s what you need to know about Day 1 of VEP enforcement.

Malaysia&rsquo;s long-delayed Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system kicked into enforcement today (1 Jul, 2025)&mdash; and within the first hour, 10 Singapore drivers were fined.
OnViewpoint, The Straits Times journalist Harith Mustaffa joins us from Johor Bahru, where he observed the rollout firsthand. We unpack what went wrong, why some motorists were caught off guard, and what this might mean for weekend travel, businesses in JB, and Singaporeans navigating the system.
From confusing tag activations to unexpected roadside stops, here&rsquo;s what you need to know about Day 1 of VEP enforcement.

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