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If charge Rm100 to enter JB to spend money, only those taking bus will still go in to shop. Those taking car will only go JB if need to go, like property owner. Not worth going for shopping alone, things are not that cheap.
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If people are not reasonable, it is no point talking reason. Reasonable people will understand and grateful for a job in a foreign country and not feel entitled and demand to drive to work in comfort in a foreign country at a cheap price. While the host country locals are made to squeeze in public transport to go to work or pay expensive price to drive to work.
Just charge whatever want to charge or change property rules as they please and let market dynamics takeover. Like the JB property market is now so quiet.
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I agree with you, Ginfeely. Already people in KL are making noise, but hopefully the administrators in JB and her Sultan will ensure that any increase at all will not make everyone losers.... I went to JB yesterday afternoon and found the two checkpoints not so congested. Could this be the reason, I wonder? Ya, let market dynamics takeover, it's time for developers to throw in more incentives or reduce their prices.
heheheh.... I think if at RM 100, lot of people will not go shopping / eating any more. left those people with property or business...
I will not take a bus coz very difficult to haul items save than RM 100 thru the custom via walking / bus..... .
Yes, coz one side is earning $$$, the other side is spending $$$. I think people with reasonable mind set will know the diff between the two.
If the $$$ is good, I will continues to work, if make my spending diff, I just change to other place to spend.
that why most of us think our boss /company is a shit place but we still work there coz they pay us.
http://news.asiaone.com/news/ride/johor-agreeable-levy-proposal-singapore-cars-malaysia
The Star/Asia News Network
Friday, Jul 04, 2014
JOHOR BARU - Johor will not object if the Government decides to impose a levy on Singaporean cars entering Malaysia.
State Public Works, Rural and Regional Development Committee chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad said besides a token toll charge, Singaporean cars entering the state capital currently do not have to pay any fee.
He said the proposal to impose a levy on these cars, which had been forwarded by Johor to the Federal Government, was reasonable at RM50 (S$20)per vehicle due to Singapore's favourable exchange rate against the Malaysian ringgit.
"Personally, I see that the fee will not be a burden for Malaysians working in the republic or Singaporeans coming into Johor Baru regularly," he said in an interview here yesterday.
The proposal, added Hasni, was not new as the previous state administration had made a similar suggestion, adding that this was merely "a follow-up".
The previous administration, he said, had decided to propose the levy due to the high volume of Singaporean cars using the country's roads and infrastructure.
The money collected could be set aside to help maintain the roads in the state, he pointed out.
"They (Singaporeans) have caused many problems, especially traffic congestion in the city centre," he said.
In 2006, the Government had decided that a fee - probably about RM20 - would be levied on cars from Singapore and Thailand to offset some of the petrol subsidy lost to these vehicles. However, this proposal was never carried out.
Hasni said it was unfair for the Singaporean government to impose a fee for any Malaysian-registered vehicles entering the island and to even increase this beginning Aug 1.
On Tuesday, Singapore's Land Transport Authority had announced an increase for its Vehicle Entry Permit and Goods Vehicle Permit beginning Aug 1, which would see foreign-registered cars having to pay S$35 per day, up from S$20.
The Star/Asia News Network
Friday, Jul 04, 2014
JOHOR BARU - Johor will not object if the Government decides to impose a levy on Singaporean cars entering Malaysia.
State Public Works, Rural and Regional Development Committee chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad said besides a token toll charge, Singaporean cars entering the state capital currently do not have to pay any fee.
He said the proposal to impose a levy on these cars, which had been forwarded by Johor to the Federal Government, was reasonable at RM50 (S$20)per vehicle due to Singapore's favourable exchange rate against the Malaysian ringgit.
"Personally, I see that the fee will not be a burden for Malaysians working in the republic or Singaporeans coming into Johor Baru regularly," he said in an interview here yesterday.
The proposal, added Hasni, was not new as the previous state administration had made a similar suggestion, adding that this was merely "a follow-up".
The previous administration, he said, had decided to propose the levy due to the high volume of Singaporean cars using the country's roads and infrastructure.
The money collected could be set aside to help maintain the roads in the state, he pointed out.
"They (Singaporeans) have caused many problems, especially traffic congestion in the city centre," he said.
In 2006, the Government had decided that a fee - probably about RM20 - would be levied on cars from Singapore and Thailand to offset some of the petrol subsidy lost to these vehicles. However, this proposal was never carried out.
Hasni said it was unfair for the Singaporean government to impose a fee for any Malaysian-registered vehicles entering the island and to even increase this beginning Aug 1.
On Tuesday, Singapore's Land Transport Authority had announced an increase for its Vehicle Entry Permit and Goods Vehicle Permit beginning Aug 1, which would see foreign-registered cars having to pay S$35 per day, up from S$20.
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Brilliant proposal! Just do it! Will definitely reduce traffic congestion....
Best thing is to build a bridge together with RTS for motorcycles use only, with only 1 co-located checkpoint at incoming & exit. Then Woodlands will be for car use only. This will reduce drastically, the time taken to clear, and much safer for both cars & motorcycles....
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The Malay politican should use their brain and give it a thought. Singapore though contribute to your congestion on the road. We also contribute to your economy. If you depend on your local to support your economy. It will be disastrous.
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JOHOR BARU - Johor will not object if the Government decides to impose a levy on Singaporean cars entering Malaysia.
State Public Works, Rural and Regional Development Committee chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad said besides a token toll charge, Singaporean cars entering the state capital currently do not have to pay any fee.
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He said the proposal to impose a levy on these cars, which had been forwarded by Johor to the Federal Government, was reasonable at RM50 (S$20)per vehicle due to Singapore's favourable exchange rate against the Malaysian ringgit.
"Personally, I see that the fee will not be a burden for Malaysians working in the republic or Singaporeans coming into Johor Baru regularly," he said in an interview here yesterday.
The proposal, added Hasni, was not new as the previous state administration had made a similar suggestion, adding that this was merely "a follow-up".
The previous administration, he said, had decided to propose the levy due to the high volume of Singaporean cars using the country's roads and infrastructure.
The money collected could be set aside to help maintain the roads in the state, he pointed out.
"They (Singaporeans) have caused many problems, especially traffic congestion in the city centre," he said.
In 2006, the Government had decided that a fee - probably about RM20 - would be levied on cars from Singapore and Thailand to offset some of the petrol subsidy lost to these vehicles. However, this proposal was never carried out.
Hasni said it was unfair for the Singaporean government to impose a fee for any Malaysian-registered vehicles entering the island and to even increase this beginning Aug 1.
On Tuesday, Singapore's Land Transport Authority had announced an increase for its Vehicle Entry Permit and Goods Vehicle Permit beginning Aug 1, which would see foreign-registered cars having to pay S$35 per day, up from S$20.
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State Public Works, Rural and Regional Development Committee chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad said besides a token toll charge, Singaporean cars entering the state capital currently do not have to pay any fee.
RELATED STORIES
Malaysia mulling proposal to impose charge on foreign vehicles entering border via JB
Foreign cars entering Malaysia: Border charge must be carefully studied
Commuters unhappy over new vehicle entry fee
Higher entry permit fees for foreign vehicles
He said the proposal to impose a levy on these cars, which had been forwarded by Johor to the Federal Government, was reasonable at RM50 (S$20)per vehicle due to Singapore's favourable exchange rate against the Malaysian ringgit.
"Personally, I see that the fee will not be a burden for Malaysians working in the republic or Singaporeans coming into Johor Baru regularly," he said in an interview here yesterday.
The proposal, added Hasni, was not new as the previous state administration had made a similar suggestion, adding that this was merely "a follow-up".
The previous administration, he said, had decided to propose the levy due to the high volume of Singaporean cars using the country's roads and infrastructure.
The money collected could be set aside to help maintain the roads in the state, he pointed out.
"They (Singaporeans) have caused many problems, especially traffic congestion in the city centre," he said.
In 2006, the Government had decided that a fee - probably about RM20 - would be levied on cars from Singapore and Thailand to offset some of the petrol subsidy lost to these vehicles. However, this proposal was never carried out.
Hasni said it was unfair for the Singaporean government to impose a fee for any Malaysian-registered vehicles entering the island and to even increase this beginning Aug 1.
On Tuesday, Singapore's Land Transport Authority had announced an increase for its Vehicle Entry Permit and Goods Vehicle Permit beginning Aug 1, which would see foreign-registered cars having to pay S$35 per day, up from S$20.
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There's an old Malay proverb that goes.. "Breastfeed monkey in the jungle while child at home starve to death".
The VEP increase is about time lah. Too many policies inadvertantly favouring foreigners.
The Malaysian politicians know this but still must kaopeh a bit lah for local consumption.
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The businesses as far as Kulai will go bankrupt if they slap foreign cars with RM 50 levy and I am sure of that
but isn't that good? no more jams. singapore should jack up VEP to 70SGD and m/sia tit for tat slap 100RM fee for singapore car. like a game of political chicken.
Honestly, the Federal Government are not much bothered about Jb or Kulai business as much of them are shopping and eating. These are the businesses who do not contribute much to the national coffers. They need immediate cash for road upkeep, and not years later after IRB go into action. Foreign cars provide immediate and consistent inputs. Just my 2 sen worth.
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