{"id":50569,"date":"2022-02-05T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2022-02-05T01:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=50569"},"modified":"2022-02-05T16:19:22","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T08:19:22","slug":"rfid-tag-malaysia-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/rfid-tag-malaysia-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting A RFID Tag? Here\u2019s Everything You Need To Know Before Sticking It On Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most Malaysian drivers are familiar with RFID. An intuitive alternative to Touch \u2018n Go cards and SmartTags at major highways nationwide, the tech\u2019s overarching objective is to streamline traffic by creating free-flowing lanes. Paying tolls using <\/span>RFID tags in Malaysia<\/span> is nothing new, though. Although the payment method hit the news recently because of PLUS Highway\u2019s rollout along the North-South Highway from Juru to Skudai, it has been utilised in the Klang Valley since 2018.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking of living life in the fast lane, we\u2019re here to answer a couple of FAQs so the transition can be as smooth as possible. From <\/span>how to install the RFID sticker<\/span> to aftercare tips, here\u2019s a primer on everything<\/span> RFID-related in Malaysia.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is RFID, Exactly?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a wireless technology that can read and write data on a tag via radio or electromagnetic waves. For RFID to work, you\u2019ll need a tag (the RFID sticker in this case) to transmit data to an antenna at the toll booth. Much like QR codes, an <\/span>RFID tag in Malaysia<\/span> is unique to its user.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Must I Have A <\/span>RFID Tag In Malaysia<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

It isn\u2019t compulsory for motorists to use RFID\u2014yet. <\/span>SmartTags<\/span><\/a> and Touch \u2018n Go cards can still be used as alternative means of payment. The caveat: You have until the <\/span>end of 2023<\/span><\/i> to make the switch. In a <\/span>statement last December as quoted by The Star<\/span><\/a>, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup revealed that the government was targeting 60% usage of RFID at toll plazas nationwide by end of 2022. Come 2023, RFID will be the default payment method.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Much Does A <\/span>RFID Tag<\/span> Cost In <\/span>Malaysia<\/span>?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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A self-filament RFID package is priced at RM35 and you can purchase it over the counter at locations like <\/span>Watsons<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Shell<\/span><\/a>, or online on <\/span>Shopee<\/span><\/a>. Each self-filament kit comes with a QR code showing a step-by-step guide on <\/span>how to install the RFID sticker<\/span>. If you prefer having someone do the installation for you, you can visit one of the many RFID fitment centres. The full list of centres <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Install A <\/span>RFID Sticker<\/span><\/h2>\n