However, the Straits Times reported that queues at the VEP offices in Woodlands and Johor Bahru continued to be long.

At noon today, checkpoint monitoring app Beat The Jam also showed that estimated wait times across both checkpoints were lower than the noon peaks seen a week ago.

The Straits Times reported that over 50 people were queuing at the VEP centre in Danga Bay, Johor Bahru at about 10.30am.

The group was split into two queues, one for enquiries and the other for VEP tag collection. Those in the enquiries queue said they had to wait between two and three hours for their turn.

Those collecting their tags had to first wait for an hour for their vehicles to be inspected and their windscreens gauged for RFID tag suitability, after which they had to wait another hour to collect their tags.

Starting today, Singaporean motorists entering Malaysia must have VEP RFID tags installed and activated on their vehicles, and linked to Touch ‘n Go eWallet accounts.

Last Friday, the road transport department (JPJ) said Singaporean private vehicles would be allowed to enter Johor without VEP tags from Oct 1, but warning notices will be issued before they leave Malaysia.

Owners of Singaporean private vehicles who have not obtained the RFID tag will be reminded on entry to register, install and activate the tag immediately.

JPJ’s statement followed concerns by many vehicle owners that they might not meet the Oct 1 deadline.