On 1 June 2023 (Thursday), close to 250,000 travellers departed Singapore through Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints, making it the highest since the reopening of the land borders. This is in view of the Vesak Day long weekend coupled with the June school holidays. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) observed continuous tailbacks from Malaysia at Woodlands Checkpoint resulting in vehicular queues extending beyond SLE.

2.          Traffic is expected to remain very heavy at both land checkpoints with continuous tailbacks from the Malaysia’s checkpoints for departing motorists. Those who wish to depart to Malaysia or enter Singapore via the land checkpoints by car or bus, are advised to factor in additional waiting time for immigration clearance. ICA also seeks travellers’ understanding and cooperation to be patient, observe traffic rules, maintain lane discipline, and cooperate with officers on-site when using the land checkpoints.

3.          Please follow ICA’s Facebook page for updates on the traffic situation.

IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY
2 JUNE 2023