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Woodlands Checkpoint

S’pore vehicles barred from leaving Malaysia if VEP fines not paid; enforcement to go beyond Johor

On Oct 21, Malaysian media reported that there were 3,910 writs of summons issued - which each cost RM300 - across three locations in Johor Bahru.
On Oct 21, Malaysian media reported that there were 3,910 writs of summons issued - which each cost RM300 - across three locations in Johor Bahru.

Almost 4,000 Singapore drivers fined $360,000 in total for entering Johor without VEP tag

Drivers who were fined for lacking a VEP were told to pay them on the spot, said an official.
Drivers who were fined for lacking a VEP were told to pay them on the spot, said an official.

Almost 90 people caught for various offences in week-long, multi-agency operation at checkpoints

An Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officer conducting checks on a traveller bringing in cash to Singapore during a week-long multi-agency operation.
An Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officer conducting checks on a traveller bringing in cash to Singapore during a week-long multi-agency operation.

Over $619k in outstanding fines collected from foreign motorists in 3-day operation

A Traffic Police officer speaking to two motorists about their outstanding fines.
A Traffic Police officer speaking to two motorists about their outstanding fines.

Malaysia’s QR code clearance for motorcyclists at JB checkpoints hits snag on first day

Implementation of the MyNIISe system for motorcycles, pedestrians and bus users began on Oct 15.
Implementation of the MyNIISe system for motorcycles, pedestrians and bus users began on Oct 15.

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.

Malaysian arrested after over 400 packs of duty-unpaid cigarettes found at Woodlands Checkpoint

More than 400 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found and removed from the side fairings of a motorcycle.
More than 400 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found and removed from the side fairings of a motorcycle.

ICA officers to test for drink drivers at land and sea checkpoints

The new powers will enable ICA to protect public safety and strengthen protective security measures across the land and sea checkpoints.
The new powers will enable ICA to protect public safety and strengthen protective security measures across the land and sea checkpoints.

Over 3,100 S’pore drivers fined $290,000 in total for entering Johor without VEP tag since July 1

The RFID tag allows Malaysian authorities to identify foreign-registered vehicles and track any outstanding fines.
The RFID tag allows Malaysian authorities to identify foreign-registered vehicles and track any outstanding fines.

Two arrested after 398 vapes found in modified car dashboard at Woodlands Checkpoint

The vapes were found in the car's modified dashboard.
The vapes were found in the car's modified dashboard.

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