FAQs on the new toll rates at Johor Baru checkpoint

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News of a toll hike at the Johor Baru Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (CIQ) have upset many commuters especially those who live in Johor and travel daily to Singapore for work.

The Malaysian government has said that it will review the plan which is supposed to kick in on August 1.

Here are some frequently asked questions.

When did this series of toll announcements start?

On July 1, Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that it would raise the vehicle entry permit and goods vehicle permit fees for foreign-registered vehicles coming into Singapore.

From August 1, drivers of foreign-registered cars will have to pay $35 for a daily permit, up from $20. Drivers of goods vehicles will pay $40 for a monthly permit, four times the $10 now.

A few days later, Malaysia said it would impose a vehicle entry permit (VEP) fee on Singapore-registered vehicles entering Malaysia via Johor Baru. This fee, reportedly to be at RM50 ($19.50), is said to be implemented by the year end, although the details are still under discussion.

Then on July 18, Malaysia announced a revision in toll charges for all vehicles, except motorcycles, passing through the Johor checkpoint, with effect from August 1.

What are the current and new charges?

How do motorists pay the tolls?

The tolls will be charged via Touch 'n Go electronic payment cards only.

What is the reason for the toll hike?

According to the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA), the charges will be used for the maintenance of the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL) and other CIQ facilities.