Difference Between VEP and Touch ‘n Go RFID – Do You Need Both?

What’s the Confusion Between VEP and Touch 'n Go RFID?

If you're a Singaporean (or other foreign) driver entering Malaysia, you've likely encountered both VEP RFID and Touch 'n Go (TNG) RFID. While both use RFID technology, they serve distinct roles:

• VEP RFID – issued by JPJ Malaysia for border entry and vehicle control.
• TNG RFID – issued by Touch ‘n Go for cashless toll and selected payments.

VEP RFID at a Glance

• Mandatory for all foreign-registered vehicles (especially Singapore cars)
• Issued and enforced by JPJ Malaysia
• Purpose: Border control, vehicle tracking, and compliance
• Holds owner, vehicle, insurance, road tax details
• Validity: Usually 5 years
• Fee: RM10 (one-time for the sticker/tag)
• No VEP = You may be denied entry or fined

Touch ‘n Go RFID at a Glance

• Managed by Touch ‘n Go (private company)
• Required for RFID lanes on Malaysian toll expressways
• Linked to your Touch ‘n Go eWallet
• Top up online with cards or banking
• Needed for: Toll roads, some petrol stations, parking lots
• Validity: Active if your eWallet is active

Why You Need Both RFID Tags

Here’s a quick comparison:

Summary: VEP RFID is for crossing the border. Touch 'n Go RFID is for toll (and other) payments in Malaysia. Both are often essential for Singapore-registered cars.

What Happens If You Only Have One?

• VEP RFID only: You can enter Malaysia, but can't use RFID toll lanes (need TNG RFID for cashless tolls).
• Touch ‘n Go RFID only: You can't enter Malaysia, as JPJ requires VEP registration first.
• Bottom line: The tags are complementary, not interchangeable.

How to Get Both RFID Tags (With MyMechanic)

• For VEP RFID: MyMechanic manages your JPJ registration, docs, and tag collection/delivery.
• For TNG RFID: We guide you through the TNG app, find JB/KL installers, and ensure eWallet linking is done right.
• No mistakes, no travel disruptions.

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