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Singapore authorities will close several vehicle lanes at the Tuas Checkpoint beginning September 1 to facilitate construction and testing of new automated border clearance systems.
Singapore will progressively implement a fully automated in-car immigration clearance system for drivers and passengers at Tuas Checkpoint starting in early 2027, with a later rollout to Woodlands Checkpoint.
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) warns of 'very heavy traffic' at land checkpoints, including Woodlands and Tuas, during the upcoming Good Friday and Qing Ming holiday weekend, with stepped-up security checks expected.
Very heavy traffic is anticipated at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints in Singapore from August 7 to 10, coinciding with the National Day long weekend.
Singaporean authorities confiscated S$400,000 in criminal proceeds from a Malaysian man, Diong Gin Ing, at the Tuas Checkpoint. The money was found in a bag in the boot of his car upon entry.
Two Malaysian men were arrested at Tuas Checkpoint after attempting to evade clearance in a Malaysia-registered car, where drugs were subsequently found by authorities.
Very heavy traffic is anticipated at Singapore's Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from May 26 to June 28, coinciding with the June school holidays, Hari Raya Haji, and the Vesak Day long weekend.
Heavy traffic is anticipated at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints in Singapore over the long weekend starting April 3. Travelers are advised to expect delays due to increased volume.