Gowri Rajaratnam, Author at Goody Feed

If you thought student unions were only good for organising weird orientation games, think again. It was at a NUS Student Union Anniversary lecture on 18 September that Johor’s Chief Minister, Onn Hafiz Ghazi, promised to “personally take the complaint seriously” after someone raised the issue about how troublesome it was to get VEPs. Not even two days later, and we’ve already got news that Johor Bahru is setting up not just one, but two fresh spots to ease your VEP woes. @mothershipsg “Your complaint tonight is something that I take seriously and I will address it as soon as I get back to Johor.” Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi (a state leader), speaking at the 70th NUSS Lecture 2024 on Wednesday, Sep. 18, responded to an audience member raising VEP registration issues (a federal matter). #fyp #sgnews #vep ♬ original sound - Mothership Starting 22 September, those dreaded long queues for Vehicle Entry Permits might just become a thing of the past. 2 More Locations Set Up in JB to Install VEP for S'pore Vehicles Johor Bahru is opening up two new venues to handle the VEP tagging for Singapore-registered cars from 22 September. You can head on down to the JPJ Johor Bahru branch at Kompleks JPJ in Taman Daya or the Southern Region Road Transport Academy in Larkin. That’s right, no more endless waiting or fighting off mosquitos while you stand in line! The existing collection centre at TCSens in Danga Bay. Combined, they're gearing up to handle up to 1,200 vehicles a day (it looks like they’re trying to beat some kind of high score). So why the sudden generosity? Well, come 1 October, if your ride doesn’t have that shiny new RFID VEP tag, you’re basically playing ‘police & thief’ with the Malaysian authorities, as you could be fined up to RM2,000 with you. This tag isn’t just a fancy car decal; it’s a high-tech pass that ensures your vehicle is recognised on Malaysian roads. The RFID technology helps you breeze through tolls and skip the RM20 road charge. That’s around SGD 6, which, by the way, is just enough to cover a da hong pao latte. Absolutely vital if we're going to keep the lights on at CHAGEE with our bubble tea loyalty. For those who’ve been circling dates on their calendars, this update might seem like a small win, but it’s a win nonetheless. If you're new to this whole VEP thing, here’s a quick crash course: The VEP is essentially a legal requirement for all Singapore-registered cars entering Malaysia. This program, managed by Malaysia’s Road Transport Department, ensures that all vehicles are registered and accounted for, aiding in road management and security. To avoid being the star of a future Goody Feed article, make sure you’re registered, tagged, and ready to roll. You can watch this video about VEP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vb5YIqMuSw8A

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