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Woodlands Checkpoint

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.

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.

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.

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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.