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Lawless Malaysian Drivers ferrying tourists IN SINGAPORE using Malaysia registered cars

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Singapore drivers offering chauffeured services told TODAY that the problem has been around a long time, but some of them have noticed that more Malaysia-registered cars are muscling in on the Singapore market in the past few months.


Photo: Jay Lim

They are typically seen picking up tourists from Changi Airport Terminals 2 and 4, and ferrying them to hotels in the city-centre. They have also been observed shuttling tourists to and from major tourist attractions here, such as Sentosa resort island, Gardens by the Bay and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, the drivers said.

When TODAY contacted Malaysia-based transport companies to enquire about rates for a trip from Changi Airport to a hotel in downtown Singapore, at least five companies — Big World Transport, Ben Travel, 168 Go Heng, Ace Transport and HBC Transport Agency — offered the service.

The cost of a one-way trip for four riders on a seven-seat Malaysia-registered vehicle ranged between S$50 and S$80, they said. One company, 168 Go Heng, said that it would cost S$90 if riders took a Singapore-registered vehicle, which will be S$40 more than a Malaysia-registered one.

By and large, payment is collected after services are rendered, although one firm asked for payment via "banking".

These firms tout their services on social-networking platforms such as Facebook, and mobile applications such as Carousell or their own websites. Many list mobile-phone numbers, so customers may book their services through messaging apps WhatsApp or WeChat, or via SMS (short message service).

They advertise round-the-clock trips to and from Changi Airport and major tourist attractions such as Universal Studios Singapore and Resorts World Sentosa, as well as journeys between Singapore and Malaysia.

When told of the concern that such a service was illegal, a representative of Ben Travel said: "If you are scared, you can book a Singapore car. Never mind."

Responding to the same concern, a representative from HBC Transport Agency showed TODAY proof of the company's Malaysian business registration, adding: "We are a registered company."

When this reporter identified himself and sought official comments, the Ben Travel representative said that his company was registered as a travel firm and has not encountered any problems at Singapore Customs after the necessary company documentation is presented.

"(We do) not go to the Singapore taxi stands (to) take the customer. I just take the customers (through) all the bookings (received by) my travel company… (for) transport," he added.

The HBC Transport Agency representative said that its drivers pick up customers daily and have not faced "any problem". It would be a problem if Malaysian drivers competed with Singapore taxi drivers for riders, he added.

Addressing this issue, a Land Transport Authority (LTA) spokesperson told Chinese daily Lianhe Wanbao last week that all vehicles without a Public Service Vehicle Licence, including Malaysia-registered private cars, are not allowed to provide taxi or chauffeured private-hire car services in Singapore.

Between January 2016 and June 2018, the authority took action against 20 Malaysia-registered vehicles which flouted the rules. TODAY has also reached out to the LTA for comment.

SINGAPORE DRIVERS UP IN ARMS AS BUSINESS SUFFERS

Drivers providing chauffeured services here are vexed with the growing presence of Malaysia-registered cars which they see as a threat to their rice bowl, saying their business has been hit by up to half since as early as a year ago.

Some among them also felt that they were undercut by their counterparts from across the Causeway, with the Malaysian drivers offering services at as much as half the rates they offer.

A driver, who wanted to be known only as Mr Lim, 50, said that these Malaysian drivers are unfamiliar with the roads here, as he has been stopped by them on several occasions, requesting directions to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, for instance.

They also do not hold a vehicle Certificate of Entitlement, nor do they fork out road tax or provide passenger insurance in the event of an accident.

"A major concern is they will spoil the image of Singapore, because should any accident happen, the tourists will not be able to claim the personal insurance (since the services) are not legal," he added.

Mr Lim reported this matter to the LTA last month.

A fellow driver, who identified himself only as Mr Kelvin, 32, said: "We (Singapore drivers) have the Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence and the Taxi Driver's Vocational Licence. We're allowed to do such jobs from all the apps… (and provide) all the details they need — car licence, licence-plate number, insurance — but these Malaysian drivers really (don't have to do anything)," he said.

The Singapore authorities should compel Malaysian drivers wishing to provide chauffeured services in Singapore to register a business here, Mr Kelvin added.
 

ginfreely

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Singapore drivers offering chauffeured services told TODAY that the problem has been around a long time, but some of them have noticed that more Malaysia-registered cars are muscling in on the Singapore market in the past few months.

Good warning to all ccb sinkies shielding ccb Malaysians in crimes thinking they are not affected, well unknown to them - little by little, bit by bit these ccb mudlanders are encroaching on sinkies livelihoods - one day the slap will hit ccb sinkies shielding criminals in one way or another. The best is when these lawless aggressive mudlander drivers crush the sinkies alive while walking on road.
 

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Good warning to all ccb sinkies shielding ccb Malaysians in crimes thinking they are not affected, well unknown to them - little by little, bit by bit these ccb mudlanders are encroaching on sinkies livelihoods - one day the slap will hit ccb sinkies shielding criminals in one way or another. The best is when these lawless aggressive mudlander drivers crush the sinkies alive while walking on road.
Or ccb mudlanders crush their own kind like evil devil @musashi @AhMeng @glockman @sweetiepie @Valium etc also can.
 

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Singapore drivers had a run for their money. They could ask their PAP MPs to do something about it. This has been happening for a long time according to the report so obviously the PAP is powerless and balless.
 

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Singapore drivers had a run for their money. They could ask their PAP MPs to do something about it. This has been happening for a long time according to the report so obviously the PAP is powerless and balless.
you are right,,,these illegal taxis are just the tip of the iceberg. What about those mudland lorries etc that does delivery within singkieland itself. Mudland lorries are only allowed to ferry goods from mudland direct to the singkie warehouse,,not make multiple stops or pick up and drop off within singkieland. The issue is pap is hard up for $$$, these sort of illegal operations cost the gahmen revenue,,,so why dont they take action? soo far I think not enough noise has been made. if this is brought up in parleement or by Ah Tean,,,the gahmen will be scrambling to give answers,,,and since the erection is round the corner,,now is as good a time as any to KPKB about this. PAP will take action as its hand is forced and it has to be seen doing something....
 

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you are right,,,these illegal taxis are just the tip of the iceberg. What about those mudland lorries etc that does delivery within singkieland itself. Mudland lorries are only allowed to ferry goods from mudland direct to the singkie warehouse,,not make multiple stops or pick up and drop off within singkieland. The issue is pap is hard up for $$$, these sort of illegal operations cost the gahmen revenue,,,so why dont they take action? soo far I think not enough noise has been made. if this is brought up in parleement or by Ah Tean,,,the gahmen will be scrambling to give answers,,,and since the erection is round the corner,,now is as good a time as any to KPKB about this. PAP will take action as its hand is forced and it has to be seen doing something....

Think I'll start driving my Thai car to Singapore to do the Singapore-Bangkok run. Lol
 

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Think I'll start driving my Thai car to Singapore to do the Singapore-Bangkok run. Lol
why not? but I think u cant compete with going by plane,,,,,and if I not wrong,,singkies are not allowed to drive foreign cars in singkieland,,,,another 'privilege' of being a singkie
 

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Good warning to all ccb sinkies shielding ccb Malaysians in crimes thinking they are not affected, well unknown to them - little by little, bit by bit these ccb mudlanders are encroaching on sinkies livelihoods - one day the slap will hit ccb sinkies shielding criminals in one way or another. The best is when these lawless aggressive mudlander drivers crush the sinkies alive while walking on road.
These CCB singkies who support mudland are just traitors,,,,they should be stripped of citizenship and executed for treason,,,,
 

ginfreely

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why not? but I think u cant compete with going by plane,,,,,and if I not wrong,,singkies are not allowed to drive foreign cars in singkieland,,,,another 'privilege' of being a singkie
Yes Singaporeans and SPRs are not allowed to drive Malaysian registered cars into Singapore. So confirm the lawless people driving Malaysian cars for ferrying tourists in Singapore are all Malaysians.
 

ginfreely

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Singapore drivers had a run for their money. They could ask their PAP MPs to do something about it. This has been happening for a long time according to the report so obviously the PAP is powerless and balless.
The pap mps busy talking about protecting fish tank and wild life in Singapore.
 

ginfreely

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These CCB singkies who support mudland are just traitors,,,,they should be stripped of citizenship and executed for treason,,,,
It doesn’t take much for sinkies to sell their soul, a hdb flat a Jb house or a mudland spouse is all it needs for them to turn a blind eye to any injustice like mudlander crimes and sing the praise of mudlanders as long as the crimes don’t affect their healthy lifestyle eating and exercising.
 
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