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Record 245 million travellers passed through Singapore’s checkpoints in 2025: ICA

ICA noted that about 127 million travellers cleared immigration without being required to present their passport in 2025.
ICA noted that about 127 million travellers cleared immigration without being required to present their passport in 2025.

59 motorists punished for traffic offences including queue jumping at Woodlands Checkpoint

The 59 were found to have committed offences including driving against the flow of traffic, crossing double white lines and cutting queues.
The 59 were found to have committed offences including driving against the flow of traffic, crossing double white lines and cutting queues.

Animal smuggling in Singapore falls 33% to 28 cases in 2025

One of three puppies found hidden in a backpack at Tuas Checkpoint in March 2025.
One of three puppies found hidden in a backpack at Tuas Checkpoint in March 2025.

Traffic enforcement operations at Woodlands Checkpoint to be stepped up from Feb 13 to 17

These operations are aimed at deterring and detecting motorists who commit traffic violations.
These operations are aimed at deterring and detecting motorists who commit traffic violations.

Very heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during Chinese New Year

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority advised travellers to check the traffic situation at the checkpoints before starting their journey.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority advised travellers to check the traffic situation at the checkpoints before starting their journey.

Ian Fang’s PR status revoked, ex-actor to be deported after serving jail term for sexual offences

Former actor Ian Fang began serving his sentence on June 16, 2025.
Former actor Ian Fang began serving his sentence on June 16, 2025.

Jail, fine for man who took photos and videos of ICA officer at Woodlands Checkpoint

On Jan 29, Wong Jeo Wah was sentenced to four weeks’ and three days’ jail and fined $2,000. He must serve five more days in jail if he is unable to pay the fine.
On Jan 29, Wong Jeo Wah was sentenced to four weeks’ and three days’ jail and fined $2,000. He must serve five more days in jail if he is unable to pay the fine.

Facial recognition to make immigration clearance faster for motorcyclists at Woodlands Checkpoint

Under the trial, motorcyclists entering Singapore can use facial recognition instead of fingerprint scanning to clear immigration.
Under the trial, motorcyclists entering Singapore can use facial recognition instead of fingerprint scanning to clear immigration.

Forum: Singapore’s CIQ arrangements designed to support safe, orderly vessel movements

Traveller caught at Woodlands Checkpoint trying to smuggle in drugs by disguising them as pet food

Those found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of pure heroin may be sentenced to the death penalty.
Those found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of pure heroin may be sentenced to the death penalty.

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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.