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Causeway

Malaysia tightens checks at borders with Singapore to deter ‘smuggling’ of subsidised items

Cars entering and leaving Johor from Singapore along the Causeway.
Cars entering and leaving Johor from Singapore along the Causeway.

8 S’pore cabbies arrested for allegedly offering bribes to avoid punishment along Causeway

They are being investigated for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
They are being investigated for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Bridging the ‘grey area’: Malaysian workers who commute to Singapore welcome new insurance scheme

A Johor-based NGO said it recorded 54 deaths in 2025 from accidents involving Malaysian workers commuting to Singapore.
A Johor-based NGO said it recorded 54 deaths in 2025 from accidents involving Malaysian workers commuting to Singapore.

Heavy traffic into Singapore at Woodlands Checkpoint after ICA steps up security checks

Heavy arrival traffic was reported at the Woodlands Checkpoint as security checks were heightened.
Heavy arrival traffic was reported at the Woodlands Checkpoint as security checks were heightened.

Field notes from Ipoh

From Ipoh to Singapore: Ah Beng Vs Liang Po Po and the economics of cross-border jobs

A fully loaded Sri Maju bus ready to depart for Johor Bahru and Singapore, carrying Ipoh residents back to work after the CNY holidays, on Feb 20, 2026.
A fully loaded Sri Maju bus ready to depart for Johor Bahru and Singapore, carrying Ipoh residents back to work after the CNY holidays, on Feb 20, 2026.

Network maintenance during off-peak hours at JB checkpoint to affect border crossers from Feb 27

Network system maintenance at the BSI checkpoint is expected from Feb 27 to March 14.
Network system maintenance at the BSI checkpoint is expected from Feb 27 to March 14.

Malaysian cross-border workers welcome insurance scheme covering commute to Singapore

Cars, buses and motorcycles seen entering and leaving Johor from Singapore.
Cars, buses and motorcycles seen entering and leaving Johor from Singapore.

Better work-life balance: S’porean mum runs baking business from JB rental home

Ms Nur Syafawani, 30, is a mother of three young kids aged 12, 9 and 3, and small bakery business owner.
Ms Nur Syafawani, 30, is a mother of three young kids aged 12, 9 and 3, and small bakery business owner.

Motorist charged over hit-and-run accident on Causeway that left auxiliary cop seriously hurt

Ganisan's car allegedly struck an auxiliary policeman and did not stop the vehicle to render assistance after the accident.
Ganisan's car allegedly struck an auxiliary policeman and did not stop the vehicle to render assistance after the accident.

Cross-border taxis more attractive with flexible drop-offs but concerns remain on scheme’s viability

Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Dec 5, 2025, to allow taxis from either side to drop off passengers anywhere in their destination country.
Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Dec 5, 2025, to allow taxis from either side to drop off passengers anywhere in their destination country.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.