Is Johor Bahru ( JB ) a SAFE place to visit?
-
This is a friendly advise and reminder. Those Singaporeans driving their cars to JB, make sure your car's engine are in tiptop condition. Check your car engine or have it service before you drive to JB. If your car broke down at JB Checkpoint, it will be towed away to the nearest place outside JB Immigration Checkpoint, for instance to Petronas or Shell gas station just outside JB Immigration complex. So it won't caused any traffic jams at the causeway or within JB Immigration complex. I think that towing service is free. However, after that, when you have your car tow to the workshop in JB, it will cost you within the range of RM160 to RM170. And lastly, if your car cannot be repaired at the car workshop in JB, and you want to tow it back to your mechanic's car workshop in Singapore, it will cost you about RM700 to RM800 (inclusive of JB Immigration levy). Plus you must accompany or must be present at both checkpoints in JB and in Singapore at Woodlands Checkpoints. The immigration of Malaysia in JB and in Singapore need you to verify your car and your car status. You may have to follow the tow truck driver in his truck in the lorry lane entering Singapore and if you unlucky it may take hours or the whole day to enter Singapore. This is very important too to know. If your car's computer box is spoiled, the computer box in Malaysia may not be necessary be able to start your car engine. Most of the Japanese cars in Singapore are Japanese made spectrum version whereas in Malaysia, their cars computer box are either Malaysia or Thailand made spectrum version. You may ended up towing your car all the way back to Singapore. Keep this in mind. You do not want your car's problem in JB to spoil your plan for leisure time in JB. It can be a nightmare for you. Drive safe while in Malaysia.
-
Johor conducts trial Vehicle Entry Permit run for Singapore vehicles
JOHOR BARU is conducting a trial run of its long-delayed Vehicle Entry Permit System (VEP) on incoming Singapore vehicles at its Causeway and Second Link checkpoints, which will last till July 15, Malaysian media reported.
During the trial period, which began at midnight yesterday, Singapore vehicles entering Johor need not pay the VEP fee of RM20 (S$6.60), reported Bernama news agency.
The fee will only be imposed from July 16.
Singapore Cars Entering Johor Will Now Be Subjected to A Vehicle Entry Permit
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system was introduced by Malaysia last Wednesday, June 1. This means that all foreign-registered cars entering Johor need a Vehicle Entry Permit to enter Malaysia, but owners of Singapore-registered cars don’t need to worry about the fee until July 15 because there will be no charges of RM20 (S$6.60) up until that date because they’re still conducting a test run.
The registration of vehicles for VEP will be until the end of the year, according to Hasni Mohammad, Chairman of Public Works, Rural and Regional Development Committee. He also said that 60 percent of the one million vehicles which entered Malaysia via the two entry points over the past two months were Singaporean vehicles. He also added that “each vehicle lane at the checkpoints was equipped with cameras and sensors to read number plates and RFID tags”.
There are more than 120,000 Singapore vehicles have already registered for the VEP since August 2014.
Meanwhile, Singapore has increased their vehicle entry permit charges for foreign-registered cars, it is now S$35 per day from S$20. They also increased the Goods Vehicle Permit fee for foreign-registered goods vehicles from S$10 to S$40 per calendar month. Vehicle Entry Permit exempts cars entering Singapore between 5pm and 2am from Monday to Friday. They also give 10 free days per year and there are no charges during the weekends for a foreign car.
The owners of foreign cars need to create an account at Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) website at www.jpj.gov.my/vep for them to register. The owner/representative of the car needs to provide personal information and car registration details. They will now be advised on the collection of a RFID tag to be displayed on the vehicle’s windshield at JPJ’s designated premises after registering successfully. Please also note that there will be an administration fee of RM10 (S$3.30) imposed during tag collection, and the VEP is renewable every five years.
VEP in effect for foreign cars entering Johor
JOHOR BARU: All foreign-registered cars entering Johor from today will be subject to the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) but there will be no charges until July 15 when the test run ends.
Public Works, Rural and Regional Development Committee chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad said more than 120,000 owners of Singapore vehicles have registered.
He added that each vehicle lane at the checkpoints was equipped with cameras and sensors to read number plates and RFID tags.
Anyone driving a vehicle with Singapore plates, including Malaysians, will be charged VEP on the Malaysian side.
“We also do not offer special discounts, like Singapore does,” he said.
In Singapore, each foreign car is given 10 free days. There are also no charges during the weekends.
VEP is exempt between 5pm and 2am from Monday to Friday while motorcyclists are charged S$4 (RM12).
Also taking effect today is a new directive that requires Immigration officers to personally check vehicles with multiple passengers, to ensure the number tallies.
Johor Immigration director Rohaizi Ibrahim, confirmed the additional measure was to beef up security and make sure the number of people entering and exiting the country tallied with the number of passports presented to Immigration officers.
Rohaizi warned motorcyclists to stop and present their passports for verification and has directed his men to arrest those who do not scan their passport.
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/06/01/vep-in-effect-for-foreign-cars-entering-johor/
Malaysia's Vehicle Entry Permit website faces teething issues
SINGAPORE - Malaysia implemented the trial run of its Vehicle Entry Permit System (VEP) on June 1, but it seems like it is facing some teething issues.
As part of the new system, Singapore vehicles entering Johor Bahru via the Tuas or Woodlands checkpoints are required to register for a VEP prior to entry. Each permit is valid for five years.
There are two ways to register for the VEP: Online on Malaysia's Road Transport Department (RTD) website or at the Johor Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex.
However, many Singapore drivers attempting to do it the convenient way by registering online seem to be facing roadblocks.
Netizens complained that the website either crashed or took a long time to load.
Matthew Tjow commented on ChannelNews Asia's Facebook page yesterday (June 2) that he went to the website and tried to create an account for himself.
He added: "...guess what?! the site crashed (sic)!"
http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/malaysias-vehicle-entry-permit-website-faces-teething-issues
-
Just want to check what is the best time to travel from jb to Sg in the morning? I'm working at city areas. I am thinking of moving to jb but very concern about the travel time between jb and sg.
-
Hey people, I just got my MACS done at IRDA Danga Bay. However, it is only for those who've purchased a property in jb or working in malaysia. Those working proof of work permit is required. Those who own property will need your Sales Purchase Agreement documents
-
Originally posted by ISTARI:
Hey people, I just got my MACS done at IRDA Danga Bay. However, it is only for those who've purchased a property in jb or working in malaysia. Those working proof of work permit is required. Those who own property will need your Sales Purchase Agreement documents
Really! Thats good news. Ok, now I know where to go to have my MACS done for next year. Thanks for the information man. How much you have to pay for the MACS done at IRDA Danga Bay? -
Originally posted by X man X:
Just want to check what is the best time to travel from jb to Sg in the morning? I'm working at city areas. I am thinking of moving to jb but very concern about the travel time between jb and sg.
Best time in the morning is from 4 am to 5.30 am in the morning, no traffic jam at the Causeway. And if you work retail hours then the best time is 9.30 am onwards. This timing is for week days work week. Saturday and Sunday usually no traffic jam.
So in other words, if your starts work in between 7 am to 9 am, its still better for you to make a move from your home early to avoid being trap in the traffic jam.
Most of us who are staying in JB and work in Singapore, are super early when reach our office or work place. Most will take a short sleep again at the office or anywhere that is convenient before we start work.
You have to be discipline in waking up early and also to be patience when crossing the Causeway to Singapore.
-
Rm 30. 😊😀�
-
Thanks zulkifli mahmood for sharing. I was also thinking whether drive in better or by foot better. Now the new rules will make me pay higher when I drive in using Singapore car. If that's the case I rather find a condo near ciq and cross to Singapore by bus to avoid jam
-
Originally posted by ISTARI:
Rm 30. 😊😀�
Ok noted. Thanks. -
Originally posted by X man X:
Thanks zulkifli mahmood for sharing. I was also thinking whether drive in better or by foot better. Now the new rules will make me pay higher when I drive in using Singapore car. If that's the case I rather find a condo near ciq and cross to Singapore by bus to avoid jam
You're welcome X Man. Well, you can always park you car in season parking in JB, more safer that way for Singapore registered car. Then take a bus in or walk in to Singapore if there's a traffic jam at the Causeway. Walking to Singapore Checkpoint from JB will take about 30 to 45 minutes. Take it like an exercise for yourself. Most Malaysians do that in order not to be late for work. Learn from them and learn too the various strategies to enter Singapore..there are many ways to plan your crossing over to Singapore. Tell yourself this,"If the Malaysians can do it why can't I." -
Yesterday, I've nothing to do so I decided to go for a car ride and listen to 91.30 FM while driving around without any destination in mind. Decided to head North and found myself in Senai at Palm Villa. Yes, its a very nice neighbourhood and very big houses there. I think this area is where all those rich and wealthy Malaysians and Foreigners live. Yes, it will be perfect for those rich and wealthy people to reside and retire too.
-
Went to Sutera Mall in JB with my wife yesterday to get some bite. We dined in a place call IT ROO CHICKEN CHOP. They claimed to have the best chicken chop in JB. Well, its delicious but I'm not sure whether it's the best chicken chop in JB. You have to try it for yourself and see whether it's true or not. This F&B outlet is near and just outside Sutera Mall. In fact there are many F&B outlets just outside Sutera Mall. Those of you, Singaporeans, you can drive there and it's something like those area near KSL or Pelangi area in JB. Majority are Chinese customers. And if you don't have a car to go to this place, no worries, there are buses from Jurong Bus Interchange in Singapore and 2nd Link CIQ in Johor, that will bring you directly right in front of the main entrance of Sutera Mall. You can shop and eat within Sutera Mall itself or walk about outside to shop at those retail shops and dine in many F&B Outlets available there. It's a nice place to spend quality time with loved ones.
-
CAUSEWAY LINK BUS (CW4S - YELLOW BUS) FROM JURONG EAST BUS INTERCHANGE IN SINGAPORE TO SUTERA MALL IN JOHOR BAHRU CW4S - Route Station Details https://www.causewaylink.com.my/view-local.php?route=CW4S CAUSEWAY LINK https://causewaylink.com.my/
-
SUTERA MALL IN JOHOR BAHRU
FACEBOOK
-
FOOD FESTIVAL AT NASACITY More than 100 food stalls and food trucks await! And Family Fun Zone. 29th – 31st July 2016 (Friday to Sunday) 10am – 9pm at Nasacity
-
My wife and I went to TJ Mart at Saleng to shop for groceries and walk around to see what they have there. It's my first time me and wife stopped by and see what they have there. And to our surprise they have plenty of things for us to buy with reasonable price. The place is big and they have food stalls like in the food court especially for seafood in the Chinese Food section, something like the old Newton Hawker Centre in Singapore. And in that Chinese Food Court section there is a stage for live shows especially in the night. There is Malay Food section too that sell variety of Malay food. I recommend that you try the Char Kway rojak in that Malay Food section. It's crunchy and delicious. There are retail shops and wet market too.
-
TJ MART AT SALENG - JOHOR https://www.facebook.com/tjmart07/
-
For Singaporean car drivers and Motorcycle riders, if you want to know where is the Headquarter of Johor Traffic Police, it's at Jalan Skudai, Batu 10. It's just opposite the Skudai Parade Shopping Mall. You can pay your fines there and most of the traffic accidents / vehicles (Major or Fatal), involving local or foreign vehicles are reported there and the vehicles are towed there for further investigation, if it's a major or fatal accident. It's just located next to the Jalan Skudai main road in the direction towards Senai, it's a 10 storey building I think and it's just next to a big mosque (Masjid Jamek). Drive safe.
-
SAFE STEPS SAFE STEPS is created and developed by Prudence Foundation – the community investment arm of Prudential Corporation Asia. At its core, SAFE STEPS is a series of public service announcements (PSAs) with the objective of raising awareness and providing clear, educational information on some of the leading causes of death to as many people as possible. It is a partnership between Prudence Foundation, National Geographic Channel for all programmes and also partners with the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (“FIA�) for SAFE STEPS Road Safety. http://safesteps.com/
-
There are so many F&B outlets and retail shops at Danga Utama now open for business. It's just next to the main road of Jalan Skudai in the direction of Senai, just opposite the now completed condominium apartments, The Platino, which is also very near to Kipmart Supermarket at Tampoi. The place is not far from Sutera Mall too. If you don't have a car to go there, you can easily take a bus from JB Sentral from JB. The bus stop in right infront of Danga Utama.
-
BOB'S KITCHEN http://bobskitchen.com.my/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/bobskitchen.my
-
ROZEL http://www.rozel.com.my/ ROZEL OPENS BIGGEST FURNITURE SHOWROOM IN JOHOR JOHOR BARU: Malaysian furniture company Rozel Furniture has opened its biggest showroom in Johor. The 30,000 sq ft three-storey store takes up four shop lots at Jalan Permas 15/1in Permas Jaya here. With this, Rozel aims to provide customers a walk-in showroom experience to touch and experience the brand's full range of furniture from sofa sets to dining tables. http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2015/03/01/rozel-furniture-johor/ Address: 47, Jalan Pertama 4, Pusat Perdagangan Danga Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia Phone:+60 7-335 8850 Hours: Open today · 11AM–9PM Address: G-66, G-68, G-70, G-72, Jalan Permas 15/1,, Lebuhraya Johor Bahru - Pasir Gudang, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, Masai, Johor, Malaysia Phone:+60 7-353 5298 Hours: Open today · 11AM–9PM
-
CITY OF DREAMS LOUNGE AND PUB - STULANG/JOHOR BAHRU https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Dreams-Lounge-Pub/1488998731318021 YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLbvVOm0sgw
-
NEW HONGKONG RESTAURANT
http://www.nhkrestaurant.com/v4/
FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/nhkrestaurantjb
Tel: 607-2222608 / 607-2223719
Fax: 607-2229435
email: [email protected] -
GRAN FIESTA https://www.facebook.com/granfiestajb/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/granfiestajb/