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LIFE&FAMILY

160

November14

Iwansntu | Dreamstime.com

Keen to get out of Singapore and explore

Malaysia for the weekend? Whether it’s a

shopping trip to Johor Bahru, a kid’s birthday

at Legoland, a getaway in Malacca or a break

on one of the East Coast islands, it’s easy to

hire a car to get you there. We asked DANIEL

ONG from

Evergreen Rent A Car

for tips on

how it’s done.

What documents are needed to rent a car?

Renters and authorised drivers must be between 24 and 70 years old

and have held a driving licence for at least two years. If your foreign

driving licence isn’t in English, you’re required to have an International

Driving Permit in addition to the foreign licence, or an official translation

of your licence in English. You’ll also need to bring along your passport

and your Employment or Dependant’s Pass. A Singapore driving

licence is compulsory if you’ve been in Singapore for over a year.

What car do you recommend?

The most reliable brands are the Japanese models. If it’s a family trip,

my suggestions are a Toyota Estima, a Honda Odyssey or a Honda

Stream.

Navigating in central Malacca can be tricky; do you supply

in-car navigation?

Devices can be rented at an additional charge and subject to

availability.

We know from experience how fast drivers travel on

Malaysian freeways; any other tips?

The roads are well built, but avoid jams at the immigration checkpoints

by travelling at non-peak times. Also, watch out for traffic police.

How can Evergreen help in the case of car trouble?

We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but there is no

immediate breakdown service in Malaysia as our tow trucks are not

allowed to cross the border. Renters would need to arrange for the car

to be towed back to the Singapore border, and we can take it from there.

Tips on driving in Malaysia

1. Make sure the petrol tank is three-quarters

full before leaving Singapore; this is a legal

requirement. (You can fill it up in Malaysia

just before you return, though – there’s a

petrol station a few kilometres from the Tuas

border.)

2. The Tuas checkpoint is often quieter than the

one at Woodlands, but avoid peak hours at

both if possible, especially Sunday evenings.

3. You’ll need to pay a few dollars to leave and

enter Singapore, somake sure the vehicle’s

cash card has sufficient credit.

4. You don’t actually need to get out of the

car to clear immigration in either Singapore

or Malaysia; it’s like a McDonald’s drive-

through.

5. Once in Malaysia, buy a freeway toll card at

the first tollbooth. This swipe card allows you

to use the “Touch’n’Go” automatic lanes at

each toll point.

6. The highway speed limit is 110km/h.

Evergreen Rent A Car

159 Sin Ming Road, #01-07

6337 6041 | evergreenrentacar.com

WEEKEND GETAWAY

MALAYSIA