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Motorists can expect to wait over 3 hours for clearance 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.

With the June school holidays coming to a close on June 29, traffic is expected to be heavy at both land checkpoints.ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Fatimah Mujibah
Jun 21, 2025

SINGAPORE – Those travelling to Malaysia on June 21 can expect to wait more than three hours to clear immigration 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.

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 to observe proper road etiquette, warning that those caught jumping queues by its officers at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints will have to make a U-turn and rejoin the queue. They could also be blacklisted and face further disciplinary action from the authorities.
 
Elderly residents at Ci Yuan Community Club cause crowd surge while trying to buy S$1 essential items ticket
The police were called in.

April 19, 2025, 02:53 PM
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Ci Yuan Community Club (CC) will review its crowd management procedures after elderly residents turned up in droves for an event and caused a crowd surge.

The incident, which took place on Apr. 17, occurred during ticket sales for the Ang Mo Kio-Hougang S$1 Marketplace slated for Apr. 27, where Ci Yuan CC is offering residents essential items at just S$1 each.

Ci Yuan CC response


Ci Yuan CC said on Apr. 18: "The situation became chaotic when a queue-pole belt was removed accidentally by someone, which led to the crowd surging forward."

The CC also thanked the police for stepping in.

What happened

Videos of the incident showed many elderly residents at the reception area of the community club.


A signboard there stated that ticket sales were from 11am to noon.

Staff could be seen gesturing to the crowd to disperse.

A police officer with a megaphone was also seen trying to control the crowd.



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via Ben Cheng Facebook

Part of campaign to encourage active participation​


The event is part of the Ci Yuan CC's SG60 campaign to encourage active participation in community events, the organisation said.

Launched in March, it was to offer residents essential items at just S$1 each.

All tickets were sold out by noon, Ci Yuan CC said, adding: "We will review our crowd management procedures to prevent such incidents from recurring."
 
Apr 29, 2025, 03:03pm

Fashion lovers form snaking long queue for opening of Japanese thrift store at 313@somerset​

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Farah Daley
Singaporeans have proved once again that they'll readily queue -- even on a weekday.

A long line of shoppers turned up for the grand opening of Japanese thrift store 2nd Street at 313@somerset on April 29.

A video posted on TikTok by user @simideals showed a snaking queue forming inside the mall, with eager shoppers waiting their turn to enter the store.

According to the caption, this was taken at 10.30am.

Known for offering curated second-hand clothing and accessories straight from Japan, 2nd Street has been highly anticipated by local fashion lovers for its trendy yet affordable pre-loved pieces, including designer brands, vintage finds, and rare streetwear.

Shoppers were quick to show up for the launch, leading netizens to wonder how the crowd had the time.

"Don't need work sia," one TikTok user wrote.

Others were surprised by the turnout.

"It's not Japan guys, come on " said one, while another remarked: "Wow, even longer than Pop Mart."

One user, clearly baffled, asked: "What's so great about whatever they're queuing for?"

2nd Street, a major player in Japan's second-hand fashion scene, has grown a cult following globally for its quality control and stylish range of thrifted goods.

This new outlet at 313@somerset is its first flagship store in Singapore.
 

Travellers to Johor can expect five-hour jam due to heavy traffic at Tuas Checkpoint: ICA​

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The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority said there was “extremely heavy departure traffic” at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints on the morning of May 3.

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority said there was “extremely heavy departure traffic” at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints on the morning of May 3.

May 03, 2025

SINGAPORE - Travellers driving to Malaysia by car faced traffic jams lasting as long as five hours at the two Singapore checkpoints, as Singaporeans rushed to Johor on Polling Day.

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said there was “extremely heavy departure traffic” at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints on the morning of May 3, with tailback from Malaysia reaching the two checkpoints.

The tailback at the Second Link was about 5km and reached Tuas Checkpoint, ICA posted on its Facebook account at 12.22pm.

“Travellers can expect delays of up to five hours or more,” ICA said, as it reminded travellers to check traffic conditions before embarking on their journey.

At 11.18am, real-time traffic app Beat The Jam estimated the waiting times to be as long as six hours at the Causeway, and three hours at the Second Link. These were updated at 12.47pm to at least four hours at both links.

Meanwhile, checkpoint.sg app showed it would take around three hours to clear the Causeway and Second Link.

As Polling Day for the 2025 General Election falls on May 3, which is a Saturday, the Ministry of Education (MOE) on April 16 declared May 5 to be a school holiday
and a day off-in-lieu for all staff at MOE schools.

This means it is a long weekend for students and staff at MOE schools, with classes resuming on May 6.

However, May 5 is not a compulsory day off for working adults.


If Polling Day is a non-working day for an employee, he is entitled to either a day off or salary in lieu, said the Ministry of Manpower on April 15, adding that employers should discuss with their employees when the day off will be.
 
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