Heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints ahead of and during September school holidays


The ICA advised those crossing the border between Aug 30 and Sept 8 to factor in additional waiting time. - LIANHE ZAOBAO

SINGAPORE: Travellers using the land checkpoints to enter Malaysia can expect heavy traffic at both Tuas and Woodlands ahead of and during the September school holidays from Aug 30 to Sept 8.

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in an advisory on Aug 26 that travellers had to wait up to three hours to clear immigration over the long National Day weekend from Aug 8 to 13. It is expecting to see the same turnout during the school holidays.

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