Been there recently...the hotel I was at still accepts MYR though the rate more favorable to them at the moment. SIM card shops and restaurants also accepts MYR. Most importantly, clubs also accepts MYR for drinks and tips for ladies

Poster above already clarified the process but do remember to stop at the immigration post. When I first drove through Betong I just drove right pass the checkpoint and no one stopped us either which made us wonder of the actual post was further in. Only after driving a few hundred meters in we decided to turn back to register our vehicle

Security here seems to be rather lax but there was a military checkpoint later on who really checked our vehicle grant and permit etc. so make sure this is done before you go in. Kena arrest with military sure gg.

Police stamp? Whatever for? If you are going on a holiday trip I don't think you need any. Company vehicle you will need authorization letter from the company as far as I know.

Strange, never encountered such an incident when we went through. Both my letter and vehicle grant were original, not copies. Perhaps this was the difference?

If it is going to save you some time, then drop by the station to get this done rather than wasting your time at customs later.

Once you are in, do drop by Merlin hotel for a great time