Review of Vehicle Entry Permit Fee for Cars Entering Singapore via Johor

Mr Ang Wei Neng asked the Minister for Transport if he can provide an update on whether the Ministry is adjusting the Vehicle Entry Permit fee and toll charges for vehicles entering Singapore in response to the Malaysian authorities' intention to charge RM20 for each foreign vehicle entering Johor from Singapore.

Madam, Singapore has consistently advocated open and liberal transport links and connectivity with Malaysia. Our tolls at the Causeway and the Second Link were introduced in 1998, only in response to Malaysia's decision to levy tolls at both crossings. This long-standing policy of matching Malaysia's tolls is to ensure that Malaysia takes into consideration our response whenever they have plans to raise their tolls. If Malaysia removes their tolls, we will do likewise. In other words, our preference has always been a toll-free Causeway and Second Link.

The same principle will apply in our response to Malaysia's impending Road Charge. If it discriminates Singapore-registered vehicles, we will match it in some form. We will confirm whether and how we will respond, after Malaysia has implemented their Road Charge and the details become available.