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Woodlands Checkpoint

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.

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.

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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.