Minister Liow Tiong Lai told FMT no such measures would be introduced.

“It is not true.

“We understand that our number plates is a very old system. We are reviewing the number plate system but we will not introduce microchips.”

He was commenting on a report that number plates would be fitted with microchips as a way of curbing errant drivers and fancy number plates.

Liow said the ministry could introduce radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to monitor vehicles.

“We have already started to introduce RFID tags for Singapore and Thailand vehicles for the vehicle entry permits.

“We might soon do it for local vehicles.”

It was previously reported that the microchip would be introduced to put an end to fancy number plates that were produced by accessory dealers with no regard for guidelines or specifications.

The microchip would also help to reduce car thefts and car cloning, as well as nab motorists who failed to pay their traffic summonses.

The report also said the microchip would contain information about the vehicle owner, the driver as well as engine and chassis numbers.