Total Road Charges Paid by Singapore Vehicles to Malaysian Authority at Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints

4 Mr Ang Wei Neng asked the Minister for Transport (a) what is the estimated amount of road charges (RM20 per vehicle) that Singapore vehicles have been paying to Malaysia since 1 November 2016 based on the number of Singapore vehicles leaving Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints; and (b) whether LTA intends to impose similar charges on foreign vehicles entering Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints in the near future.

The Minister for Transport (Mr Khaw Boon Wan): Madam, we estimate that Malaysia has collected RM13.9 million, or almost RM14 million, in road charges from Singapore vehicles from 1 November to 20 December last year.

We have a long-standing policy of matching any levy, tolls or fees charged by Malaysia for using the road links between Singapore and Malaysia. This is to ensure that Malaysia takes into consideration our response whenever they raise their tolls or introduce a new levy. We will, therefore, match Malaysia's road charge. We will announce details of this matching charge soon.

Mdm Speaker: Mr Ang Wei Neng.

Mr Ang Wei Neng (Jurong): Since additional charges have been imposed, has the number of Singapore vehicles entering Malaysia reduced significantly over the same period of time over the last year or compared to the previous month?

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: It is not noticeable, partly because it coincided with the December holiday period. Also the bulk of vehicles using the Causeway are motorcyclists. But regardless of whether it goes up or down, you know our policy.