SINGAPORE — The Malaysian government’s decision to impose a levy on all foreign-registered vehicles entering Johor Baru has alarmed the business community in Singapore, with trade associations here saying they expect the move to increase costs for companies with interests across the border.
“Many of our members have business connections or factories based in Malaysia. We have also launched the Business Expansion Programme to specifically help companies to expand their businesses in Iskandar Malaysia and Riau Islands Indonesia,” said Mr Lam Joon Khoi, secretary-general of Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF). “As such, the introduction of an entrance fee for foreign vehicles will have an adverse impact on a company’s logistics and supply chain,” he stressed.