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Woodlands Checkpoint

Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign tests country’s upgrade from ageing border control system

Foreigners at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex had to wait up to two hours to clear immigration on Jan 10.
Foreigners at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex had to wait up to two hours to clear immigration on Jan 10.

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.

Johor’s checkpoint autogate glitch resolved, normal operations resume: Malaysian official

The checkpoint autogate issue only affected those with foreign passports as neither Malaysian passport holders nor those travelling using cars or motorcycles were affected.
The checkpoint autogate issue only affected those with foreign passports as neither Malaysian passport holders nor those travelling using cars or motorcycles were affected.

Malaysia border agency advises foreign travellers to use NIISe app following autogate crash

Foreigners at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs Immigration and Quarantine Complex are forced to wait up to two hours to clear immigration.
Foreigners at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs Immigration and Quarantine Complex are forced to wait up to two hours to clear immigration.

Expect heavy traffic at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during upcoming festive holidays

Intensified checks against the smuggling of e-vaporisers, which is banned in Singapore, can slow down immigration clearance.
Intensified checks against the smuggling of e-vaporisers, which is banned in Singapore, can slow down immigration clearance.

Malaysia to expand QR code clearance at Johor checkpoints

Malaysia said immediate and medium-term improvement measures will continue to enhance entry point infrastructure and automation systems.
Malaysia said immediate and medium-term improvement measures will continue to enhance entry point infrastructure and automation systems.

2,916 foreign drivers fined in Johor over VEP issues

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that Malaysia conducts routine inspections on foreign vehicles entering and leaving the country.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that Malaysia conducts routine inspections on foreign vehicles entering and leaving the country.

Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during year-end school holidays

Those travelling by car and motorcycle are also encouraged to use QR codes instead of passports for faster and more convenient immigration clearance.
Those travelling by car and motorcycle are also encouraged to use QR codes instead of passports for faster and more convenient immigration clearance.

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.

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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.