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AsiaOne
10 hours ago
- AsiaOne
3-hour wait or longer: Motorists should expect delays at Woodlands Checkpoint, says ICA, Singapore News
Motorists travelling to Malaysia should expect delays, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) today (June 21). The advisory comes amid the June school holidays and the weekend travel surge. In a Facebook post today at 8.16am, ICA wrote: "Very heavy departure traffic at Woodlands Checkpoint due to tailback from Malaysia. The tailback has extended beyond BKE (Woodlands) Exit 10A. Motorists can expect queuing time of three hours or longer." A check by AsiaOne on the Check the Jam app at 10.55am showed the queuing time to Johor via Woodlands Causeway is approximately three hours and five minutes. The queue time to Johor through the Second Link is more than two hours. On the One Motoring website, a snaking queue of vehicles can be observed at the Woodlands Causeway from Singapore to Johor at 11.14am. Some netizens commented on ICA's Facebook post that the massive jam had started at 4am today. One netizen wrote: "We started queuing at BKE at 8am and just arrived at Singapore Checkpoint now at 11.20am. Don't come to Woodlands [Checkpoint]." ICA had previously reminded motorists who jump queues at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints that they may get stopped by officers to make a U-turn to rejoin the queues. They may also be blacklisted and face further disciplinary action. [[nid:719297]]
The Star
10 hours ago
- The Star
Motorists can expect three-hour wait to clear customs at Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint: ICA
With the June school holidays coming to a close on June 29, traffic is expected to be heavy at both land checkpoints. - Photo: ST SINGAPORE: Those travelling to Malaysia on Saturday (June 21) can expect up to a three-hour wait to clear customs at Woodlands Checkpoint, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). In a Facebook post at around 8.15am, ICA said that there is 'very heavy departure traffic' at the checkpoint due to tailback from Malaysia, with traffic congestion extending beyond Exit 10A of the BKE. ICA warned motorists that they can expect a queueing time of three hours or longer. With the June school holidays coming to a close on June 29, traffic is expected to be heavy at both land checkpoints, especially on the weekends. Earlier this month, ICA reminded motorists about proper road etiquette, warning those caught jumping queues by its officers at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints that they will have to make a U-turn and rejoin the queue. They could also be blacklisted and face further disciplinary action from the authorities. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
13 hours ago
- Straits Times
Motorists can expect 3-hour wait to clear customs at Woodlands Checkpoint: ICA
With the June school holidays coming to a close on June 29, traffic is expected to be heavy at both land checkpoints, ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY SINGAPORE - Those travelling to Malaysia on June 20 can expect up to a three-hour wait to clear customs at Woodlands Checkpoint, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). In a Facebook post at around 8.15am , ICA said that there is 'very heavy departure traffic' at the checkpoint due to tailback from Malaysia, with traffic congestion extending beyond Exit 10A of the BKE. ICA warned motorists that they can expect a queueing time of three hours or longer. With the June school holidays coming to a close on June 29 , traffic is expected to be heavy at both land checkpoints, especially on the weekends. Earlier this month, ICA reminded motorists about proper road etiquette, warning those caught jumping queues by its officers at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints that they will have to make a U-turn and rejoin the queue. They could also be blacklisted and face further disciplinary action from the authorities. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
AsiaOne
4 days ago
- AsiaOne
Man arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint for smuggling drugs including 1.4kg of heroin, Singapore News
A 30-year-old Malaysian man was arrested on Saturday (June 14) evening for attempting to smuggle drugs in a Malaysian-registered car at Woodlands Checkpoint. In a joint statement released by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) on June 17, the authorities said that ICA officers had directed the car for enhanced checks. Following the inspection, a bundle believed to contain controlled drugs was found behind the glove compartment. CNB officers were immediately alerted, and further checks uncovered two more bundles from the same location within the car. The bundles were later found to contain about 1,402g of heroin, 495g of cannabis, and 115g of 'Ice'. The drugs seized have an estimated worth of more than $173,000 and could potentially feed the addiction of about 800 abusers for a week. Under Section 7 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, those who import into or export from Singapore more than 15g of diamorphine, or "pure heroin," may face the death penalty. Investigations are ongoing. [[nid:719068]]
Rakyat Post
14-06-2025
- Rakyat Post
Malaysian Hides In Truck Container To Smuggle Into Singapore
Subscribe to our FREE A Malaysian man hid inside a truck container attempting to enter Singapore illegally. Still, he was discovered and arrested on the spot by Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the checkpoint. The ICA posted on Facebook last night, stating that their enforcement officers had discovered a suspicious Malaysian-registered truck at Singapore's Tuas Checkpoint the day before and had requested an enhanced inspection. As a result, they found the man lying prone and hiding in a corner of the container, attempting to evade border control. Heavy Penalties Await Immigration Violators The truck driver, attendant, and the stowaway were all arrested for further investigation by the ICA enforcement team. ICA emphasised that it takes a serious stance against any attempts to enter or exit Singapore illegally and will not hesitate to prosecute violators. The post also noted that under Singapore's Immigration Act 1959, those who illegally depart without a valid passport can be fined up to S$2,000 (approximately RM6,625), imprisoned for up to six months, or both upon conviction. Those who assist others in illegal departure can be sentenced to imprisonment for six months to two years and fined up to S$6,000 (approximately RM19,875). Vehicles involved in illegal activities may also be confiscated. While there have been past attempts to smuggle contraband such as cigarettes and vapes at the Singapore-Malaysia checkpoint, human smuggling, let alone using a truck container, is perhaps unheard of at this border crossing, making this case particularly unusual for border enforcement authorities. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
