VEP RFID vs. Normal TNG RFID: An Expert Explains the Difference

They look similar, but they serve very different purposes. Here's what you need to know.

As RFID technology becomes standard on Malaysian highways, many Singaporean drivers are asking: "What's the difference between the VEP RFID tag I need and the normal Touch 'n Go (TNG) RFID tag my Malaysian friends use?"

Think of this as a simple toll payment device.

  • Purpose: Its sole function is to pay for highway tolls in Malaysia via the PayDirect system, deducting the amount from a linked TNG eWallet.
  • Who is it for: Primarily for Malaysian-registered vehicles.
  • How to get it: Can be purchased online or at various fitment centers across Malaysia.

This is a multi-function, government-issued tag that is mandatory for all foreign vehicles entering Malaysia.

As a Singaporean driver, you must have a valid, active VEP RFID tag to enter and drive in Malaysia. A normal TNG RFID tag is not a substitute and will not grant you legal entry.

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