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Woodlands Checkpoint

‘Very heavy traffic’ expected at land checkpoints during March holidays, Hari Raya weekend: ICA

The longer waiting times also come as a result of intensified security checks in view of recent developments in the Middle East.
The longer waiting times also come as a result of intensified security checks in view of recent developments in the Middle East.

Heavy traffic into Singapore at Woodlands Checkpoint after ICA steps up security checks

Heavy arrival traffic was reported at the Woodlands Checkpoint as security checks were heightened.
Heavy arrival traffic was reported at the Woodlands Checkpoint as security checks were heightened.

Delays at Malaysia’s Johor checkpoint on Feb 25 caused by system failure that disabled all autogates

The three-and-a-half-hour failure was caused by a network problem.
The three-and-a-half-hour failure was caused by a network problem.

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.

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.

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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.