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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.

S’pore, Malaysia to allow cross-border taxi drop-offs anywhere; increase quota to 500 each

The two countries will also work towards improving insurance coverage for these taxis.
The two countries will also work towards improving insurance coverage for these taxis.

Malaysian motorcyclist who dodged passport check at JB checkpoint in viral images turns himself in

The incident allegedly took place at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (BSI) in Johor Bahru on Nov 11.
The incident allegedly took place at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex (BSI) in Johor Bahru on Nov 11.

JB-Singapore driving touts are back at Larkin Sentral

Currently, Malaysian taxis are only allowed to send passengers from Larkin Terminal to Ban San Street taxi stand across the border.
Currently, Malaysian taxis are only allowed to send passengers from Larkin Terminal to Ban San Street taxi stand across the border.

Hurricane Melissa devastates Caribbean, picks up speed toward Bermuda

Vehicles drive through a flooded road after Hurricane Melissa made landfall, in Black River, Jamaica, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
Vehicles drive through a flooded road after Hurricane Melissa made landfall, in Black River, Jamaica, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Octavio Jones

Long queues expected at land checkpoints during Deepavali long weekend: ICA

The longer waiting times at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints can also be owed to intensified e-vaporiser checks, said ICA.
The longer waiting times at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints can also be owed to intensified e-vaporiser checks, said ICA.

S'porean woman arrested by Malaysian police for hurling abuse at cops at Second Link roadblock

The Second Link is a bridge and expressway connecting Tuas in Singapore to Gelang Patah in Johor, Malaysia.
The Second Link is a bridge and expressway connecting Tuas in Singapore to Gelang Patah in Johor, Malaysia.

Malaysia’s QR code immigration clearance trial: Some S’poreans unable to register on new app

This ST reporter entered Johor Bahru using the MyNIISe app’s QR code feature on Sept 22.
This ST reporter entered Johor Bahru using the MyNIISe app’s QR code feature on Sept 22.

S’pore’s cross-border bus services to depart from JB checkpoint earlier at 4.50am on weekdays

Commuters boarding service 950 at Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange as cross-border bus services between Singapore and Malaysia resumed on 1 May 2022. Such bus services had been suspended since 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic forced the two countries to close their land borders.
Commuters boarding service 950 at Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange as cross-border bus services between Singapore and Malaysia resumed on 1 May 2022. Such bus services had been suspended since 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic forced the two countries to close their land borders.

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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.