Very heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints during June school holidays: ICA

SINGAPORE – People driving into Malaysia during the June school holidays, particularly over the Hari Raya Haji long weekend from June 6 to 9, should expect traffic congestion and longer wait times at the two land checkpoints.

On May 9 – the Friday before

the

recent Vesak Day long weekend

– tailbacks from Malaysia caused motorists to wait up to three hours to clear immigration, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on May 23.

More than three million people crossed the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from May 8 to 13, it added, with the crowd peaking on May 9 at over 546,600 travellers.

Forecasting “very heavy” traffic in June, ICA advised people to consider taking a bus into Malaysia instead.

Bus operating hours and timings can be found on the Land Transport Authority’s MyTransport.SG app or bus operators’ websites.

ICA urged people to check traffic conditions before starting their journey during the peak period. 

Motorists and bus commuters are encouraged to use QR codes instead of passports to clear immigration more quickly.