Malaysia Ba-Ong-Chia MPV (unlicensed taxi) dare not to pick up customers at Singapore casino
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So how will Jiu hu ren go casino? Airport? Take a bus?
got way to overcome this one lah .... just get the passengers book for the car through a malaysia registered company as 1 of the literary in tour package or customer-only privilege with free ferry over crossway .... the payment to the company as long as not taxi-fare will make it not taxi transport charges .... huat ah! 
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So now singapore car can fetch them to msia??
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1,000 M'sian drivers want to start association to get M'sia govt to talk to S'pore govt about cross-border ride-hailing clampdown
They want the Malaysia authorities to listen to their plight and represent their interests.
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Ride-hailing and chartered vehicle drivers in Malaysia are planning to form an association in response to the recent Land Transport Authority (LTA) clampdown on illegal cross-border chauffeured services in Singapore.
The goal of this new group is to appeal to the Malaysia authorities and urge its transport minister Anthoy Loke Siew Fook to look into their plight, My Sin Chew reported.
This was after those who provide the cross-border ride-hailing services have had their livelihoods affected, even though doing so in the first place has been illegal for many years.
Livelihoods affected
Some Malaysia drivers have stopped providing the service, or temporarily paused it, while others are still taking the risk by continuing to do so.
Those interviewed said they heard that LTA's actions stemmed from complaints by drivers in Singapore, who feel that their livelihoods are affected by illegal ride-hailing cars from Malaysia plying the roads in Singapore.
At least 1,000 drivers interested
One Malaysia driver interviewed said documents have been submitted to the authorities there regarding forming an association to represent drivers' interests.
At least 1,000 drivers have expressed interest in the association.
The driver interviewed also claimed that there are more than 4,000 cross-border drivers in Johor Bahru alone.
While he acknowledged that many Malaysia drivers are operating illegally by making such cross-border trips for money, he said he felt that they have contributed to tourism.
He added that Malaysia drivers are keen to do things properly, such as by applying for the proper licences and insurance coverage, if they are mandated to do so.
What are the first steps to look into?
The driver said he believes that the authorities in Malaysia can adopt an approach to legalise cross-border transport services, before acting for Malaysian drivers to negotiate with Singapore to resolve this issue.
"The purpose of forming the association is to gather feedback and collective strength to negotiate with the relevant ministries and accelerate the implementation of favourable and friendly policies," he added.
Malaysia transport minister Loke has not commented on the recent LTA clampdown.
The driver said he hopes Loke can visit Johor and speak to ride-hailing drivers.
Need to make distinction between legal and illegal services
Others interviewed expressed different takes about the effects of the current clampdown in Singapore.
A Malaysian tour guide said he sends picks up passengers to and from Changi Airport regularly and relies on legal chartered vehicles.
These vehicles have provided convenience for travellers for many years, he claimed.
However, the recent clampdown in Singapore has made it more inconvenient as many types of vehicles are subjected to checks.
Passengers who face such inconvenience might opt to fly to the airport in Kuala Lumpur instead of Singapore in the future, he added.
Fetch workers only
One driver, who has been driving professionally for 20 years, said he has a contract with a company to fetch workers with work passes into Singapore.
He emphasised that such kinds of transport fulfils a need and does not infringe on the business of Singapore drivers.
He said he hopes the authorities can differentiate between legal and illegal cross-border ride-hailing services moving forward.
What are Singapore drivers saying?
Singapore private-hire vehicle drivers have repeatedly expressed their opinions on this current issue.
On social media groups for these drivers, they have identified the crux of the issue and discussed it extensively.
Many have said that drivers in Singapore are finding it hard to compete with drivers from Malaysia providing illegal services, especially in terms of costs.
Malaysia drivers are said to be able to undercut Singapore drivers as they can afford to charge lower prices.
This is due to cheaper vehicle ownership costs across the Causeway.
Others have identified the issue as illegal Malaysia cross-border ride-hailing drivers plying the roads in Singapore to compete with legal private-hire vehicles.
In response to this news that Malaysia drivers who provide illegal rides are pushing to make their trade legal, drivers in Singapore have expressed their incredulity and are not supportive of it.
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They want the Malaysia authorities to listen to their plight and represent their interests.
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August 15, 2025, 06:30 PM
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Ride-hailing and chartered vehicle drivers in Malaysia are planning to form an association in response to the recent Land Transport Authority (LTA) clampdown on illegal cross-border chauffeured services in Singapore.
The goal of this new group is to appeal to the Malaysia authorities and urge its transport minister Anthoy Loke Siew Fook to look into their plight, My Sin Chew reported.
This was after those who provide the cross-border ride-hailing services have had their livelihoods affected, even though doing so in the first place has been illegal for many years.
Livelihoods affected
Some Malaysia drivers have stopped providing the service, or temporarily paused it, while others are still taking the risk by continuing to do so.
Those interviewed said they heard that LTA's actions stemmed from complaints by drivers in Singapore, who feel that their livelihoods are affected by illegal ride-hailing cars from Malaysia plying the roads in Singapore.
At least 1,000 drivers interested
One Malaysia driver interviewed said documents have been submitted to the authorities there regarding forming an association to represent drivers' interests.
At least 1,000 drivers have expressed interest in the association.
The driver interviewed also claimed that there are more than 4,000 cross-border drivers in Johor Bahru alone.
While he acknowledged that many Malaysia drivers are operating illegally by making such cross-border trips for money, he said he felt that they have contributed to tourism.
He added that Malaysia drivers are keen to do things properly, such as by applying for the proper licences and insurance coverage, if they are mandated to do so.
What are the first steps to look into?
The driver said he believes that the authorities in Malaysia can adopt an approach to legalise cross-border transport services, before acting for Malaysian drivers to negotiate with Singapore to resolve this issue.
"The purpose of forming the association is to gather feedback and collective strength to negotiate with the relevant ministries and accelerate the implementation of favourable and friendly policies," he added.
Malaysia transport minister Loke has not commented on the recent LTA clampdown.
The driver said he hopes Loke can visit Johor and speak to ride-hailing drivers.
Need to make distinction between legal and illegal services
Others interviewed expressed different takes about the effects of the current clampdown in Singapore.
A Malaysian tour guide said he sends picks up passengers to and from Changi Airport regularly and relies on legal chartered vehicles.
These vehicles have provided convenience for travellers for many years, he claimed.
However, the recent clampdown in Singapore has made it more inconvenient as many types of vehicles are subjected to checks.
Passengers who face such inconvenience might opt to fly to the airport in Kuala Lumpur instead of Singapore in the future, he added.
Fetch workers only
One driver, who has been driving professionally for 20 years, said he has a contract with a company to fetch workers with work passes into Singapore.
He emphasised that such kinds of transport fulfils a need and does not infringe on the business of Singapore drivers.
He said he hopes the authorities can differentiate between legal and illegal cross-border ride-hailing services moving forward.
What are Singapore drivers saying?
Singapore private-hire vehicle drivers have repeatedly expressed their opinions on this current issue.
On social media groups for these drivers, they have identified the crux of the issue and discussed it extensively.
Many have said that drivers in Singapore are finding it hard to compete with drivers from Malaysia providing illegal services, especially in terms of costs.
Malaysia drivers are said to be able to undercut Singapore drivers as they can afford to charge lower prices.
This is due to cheaper vehicle ownership costs across the Causeway.
Others have identified the issue as illegal Malaysia cross-border ride-hailing drivers plying the roads in Singapore to compete with legal private-hire vehicles.
In response to this news that Malaysia drivers who provide illegal rides are pushing to make their trade legal, drivers in Singapore have expressed their incredulity and are not supportive of it.
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Can...but mudlanders won't pay singkie prices
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Nope. Jiu hu authorities have retaliated by nabbing Singkie unlicensed cabs
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Our SG cars bring people to JB spend money, from Legoland, Shopping Malls, Restaurant, Massage, Beauty Salons...etc
It is totally different scenario, catching SG car will only bring more harm to JB economy
Just because JHK driver want to come into SG and "CARI MAKAN" openly without licence, we should open our door wide for them ?
What value do these Ba-Ong Chia provide, beside fetch Rider, enter/leave SG, no other SG industry benefits from their transport service.
It is totally different scenario, catching SG car will only bring more harm to JB economy
Just because JHK driver want to come into SG and "CARI MAKAN" openly without licence, we should open our door wide for them ?
What value do these Ba-Ong Chia provide, beside fetch Rider, enter/leave SG, no other SG industry benefits from their transport service.
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Jihu jpj is really stupid. They should be going around to catch those without vep and get some more revenue.
I ask the jihu aggong go knock some sense into the chink Minister who is in charge of Transportation.
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In return, JB polis should go around petrol kiosk in JB to heavily fine sinkies who pump 95 petrol and confiscate their cars,.
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Yes, the JPJ has 2 jobs now.
Stop Singkie from stealing their 95 petrol.
Stop Singkie and fine them without a valid VEP sticker.
At least they are generating revenue within their given power and authority.
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'Business has increased by 30%': Local drivers see improvement amid LTA enforcement against illegal ride-hailing services
'Business has increased by 30%': Local drivers see improvement amid LTA enforcement against illegal ride-hailing services
Since 2022, the Land Transport Authority has caught 136 drivers using foreign-registered vehicles to provide illegal ride services.
PHOTO: AsiaOne file
Lim Kewei
As Singapore ramps up enforcement efforts against drivers providing illegal ride-hailing services within the country and across the border, local licensed drivers are reportedly seeing their business pick up.
Many of the drivers offering illegal cross-border point-to-point rides or chartered transport hail from Malaysia and charge less, reported Shin Min Daily News.
A limousine driver surnamed Chen told the Chinese evening daily that such unlawful services is a major point of discontent among Singapore drivers.
But since the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) clampdown, he said that illegal ride-hailing drivers from Malaysia do not dare to offer their services, leading to a "boom" in business for local drivers.
"My business these few days has increased by 30 per cent," Chen added.
At least another five local drivers also told the Chinese daily that they have been picking up more passengers.
Liang, 72, said that he still sees some illegal ride-hailing foreign drivers on the weekend, but there are fewer drivers as compared to before the crackdown.
Two cabbies surnamed Xie and Chen reportedly said the number of passengers engaging their service has increased by 10 per cent recently.
Cai, 71, who spoke to Shin Min at Sentosa's taxi stand, also said his business has increased by about 20 per cent.
On Aug 6, LTA nabbed 19 drivers at tourist attractions and checkpoints for providing illegal ride services.
It has been patrolling and receiving tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association and National Taxi Association regarding the illegal rides.
Since 2022, 136 drivers of foreign-registered vehicles have been caught providing illegal cross-border transport services, the authority told Shin Min.
LTA has said that illegal ride-hailing services often lack proper insurance coverage, pose safety risks and undermine the livelihoods of licensed drivers.
Those found providing such illegal services face up to $3,000 fine, or six months jail, or both. Their vehicles may also be impounded and forfeited.
'Business has increased by 30%': Local drivers see improvement amid LTA enforcement against illegal ride-hailing services
Since 2022, the Land Transport Authority has caught 136 drivers using foreign-registered vehicles to provide illegal ride services.
PHOTO: AsiaOne file
Lim Kewei
As Singapore ramps up enforcement efforts against drivers providing illegal ride-hailing services within the country and across the border, local licensed drivers are reportedly seeing their business pick up.
Many of the drivers offering illegal cross-border point-to-point rides or chartered transport hail from Malaysia and charge less, reported Shin Min Daily News.
A limousine driver surnamed Chen told the Chinese evening daily that such unlawful services is a major point of discontent among Singapore drivers.
But since the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) clampdown, he said that illegal ride-hailing drivers from Malaysia do not dare to offer their services, leading to a "boom" in business for local drivers.
"My business these few days has increased by 30 per cent," Chen added.
At least another five local drivers also told the Chinese daily that they have been picking up more passengers.
Liang, 72, said that he still sees some illegal ride-hailing foreign drivers on the weekend, but there are fewer drivers as compared to before the crackdown.
Two cabbies surnamed Xie and Chen reportedly said the number of passengers engaging their service has increased by 10 per cent recently.
Cai, 71, who spoke to Shin Min at Sentosa's taxi stand, also said his business has increased by about 20 per cent.
On Aug 6, LTA nabbed 19 drivers at tourist attractions and checkpoints for providing illegal ride services.
It has been patrolling and receiving tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association and National Taxi Association regarding the illegal rides.
Since 2022, 136 drivers of foreign-registered vehicles have been caught providing illegal cross-border transport services, the authority told Shin Min.
LTA has said that illegal ride-hailing services often lack proper insurance coverage, pose safety risks and undermine the livelihoods of licensed drivers.
Those found providing such illegal services face up to $3,000 fine, or six months jail, or both. Their vehicles may also be impounded and forfeited.
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