Malaysia-Singapore: All cross-border public transport to resume from April 1 – Transport Minister

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said public transport services between Malaysia and Singapore will resume from April 1, 2022 when both countries open their land borders to all visitors. . statement of the ministry of transport today.

This follows statements last week by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Ismail Sabri and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, which stated that fully vaccinated travelers can travel via the highway between Singapore and Singapore. Malaysia without the need for quarantine or inspection, including pre-departure and inspection upon arrival; these rights have also been reiterated in the latest statement of the Ministry of Transport.

“Along with the opening of the land border between Malaysia and Singapore from April 1, 2022, all types of cross-border public transport between both countries will be allowed to operate from the same day.” , the statement added that the permission applies to all types of land public transport, such as stop buses, express buses, tour buses, worker buses and taxis. .

“As a result, all public transport operators in the country can begin preparations to restart their operations, such as renewing all relevant permits and licenses, with be it with the Department of Land Transport (JPJ), the Public Transport Authority on Land (APAD) or with the authorities in Singapore,” the Transport Minister said in the statement.

“However, this preparation or resumption depends on the readiness of operators to provide services to the public,” the statement continued.

All cross-border road public transport operators are reminded to adhere to existing Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs), including ensuring all passengers are registration by QR code and the operator or vehicle operator may refuse the carriage’s service to any traveler who fails to observe health procedures, such as wearing a mask .

Failure to comply could result in action against travelers, such compounds and penalties under applicable law, the statement read.

Visitors crossing the land border into Malaysia are reminded to register their vehicle and apply for a foreign vehicle entry permit (VEP) from https://vep.jpj.gov.my. Registered vehicles will be provided with an RFID-VEP tag, which will be linked to Tap on ‘n Go eWallet mobile app for the purpose of paying Road Tolls (RC) and tolls.

All private cars registered in Singapore will be charged a road toll of RM20 per entry, through the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and Kompleks Sultan Abu Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) stations. Bakar. According to the website, this fee does not apply to motorbikes.

For vehicles registered in Singapore but not yet provided with an RFID-VEP card, road toll payments can still be made via Touch the physical card ‘n Go. Car drivers registered in Singapore are also reminded to have sufficient balance in their eWallet or physical Touch ‘n Go cards to make payments to avoid congestion and delays.

“The Ministry of Transport hopes that the reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore border will not only boost the economic growth of both countries, but also strengthen our family ties and friendship between Malaysians and Malaysians. Singaporeans,” the Transport Minister said in conclusion.