‘Very heavy’ traffic expected at Singapore land checkpoints during Chinese New Year period

Traffic is expected to be very heavy at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from Jan 24 to Feb 2. - LIANHE ZAOBAO FILE

SINGAPORE: If you are heading to Malaysia via the land checkpoints during the upcoming Chinese New Year period, be prepared for longer waits to clear the immigration counters.

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Jan 20 said it expects very heavy traffic at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from Jan 24 to Feb 2. The first day of Chinese New Year falls on Jan 29.