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Selected Woodlands Checkpoint departure car lanes open to motorcyclists, pillion riders from Oct 15 Facial recognition will be used in the automated clearance of travellers at these lanes. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/selected-woodlands-checkpoint-departure-car-lanes-open-to-motorcyclists-pillion-riders-from-oct-15

More than S$639,000 in outstanding fines recovered from foreign motorists at Singapore's land checkpoints A total of 265 foreign motorists were stopped at Singapore’s land checkpoints as part of a multi-agency operation in late September over outstanding fines. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/foreign-drivers-outstanding-fines-land-checkpoints-6441931

How a one-month buffer and JB transport upgrades will prepare commuters for the RTS Link Malaysian officials welcome it as a convenient buffer to ensure flawless operations. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/how-a-one-month-buffer-and-jb-transport-upgrades-will-prepare-commuters-for-the-rts-link

Pushing back RTS-Link launch to mid-Feb provides buffer for smooth operations: Anthony Loke The Malaysian Transport Minister said an earlier launch date of January was “technically” plausible but he was seeking “some buffer” to complete the necessary safety assessments and regulatory approvals. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/pushing-back-rts-link-launch-mid-feb-provides-buffer-smooth-operations-anthony-loke-6442231

Delayed RTS Link could face early crowd test if it opens near Chinese New Year or Hari Raya, analysts say Analysts say border clearance and ticketing will also need to keep up to allow smooth passenger service during a holiday surge. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/rts-link-johor-bahru-singapore-delayed-chinese-new-year-hari-raya-6427221

Singaporeans among more than 1,000 foreigners caught in Johor for traffic offences over 4 months Offences include operating vehicles without a valid licence, road tax, or insurance, as well as failing to wear a helmet. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singaporeans-among-more-than-1000-foreigners-caught-in-johor-for-traffic-offences-over-4-months

Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link passenger service delayed to February 2027 All system tests and trial runs are expected to be completed by Dec 31, 2026. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/johor-bahru-singapore-rts-link-delayed-6423591

Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link timeline: A project 16 years in the making A look back at the more than 16-year journey of the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/rts-link-johor-bahru-singapore-rail-timeline-16-years-6423671

ERP 2 data used to detect suspected offences involving 31 Malaysian cross-border taxis The drivers have been notified of their offences and reminded of the relevant penalties, with formal enforcement action to follow. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/erp-2-lta-malaysian-taxis-obu-data-enforcement-6415566

Inbound foreign cars must have valid VEP for passengers to submit SG Arrival Card from Oct 6 The system will verify the VEP status of the vehicle when travellers submit their SGAC. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/inbound-foreign-cars-must-have-valid-vep-for-passengers-to-submit-sg-arrival-card-from-oct-6

Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during September school holidays The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) issued the travel advisory for Sep 4 to 14, encouraging travellers to plan their journey ahead of time and consider travelling during non-peak hours. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/heavy-traffic-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-malaysia-september-school-holidays-ica-6351126

Car lane closures at Tuas Checkpoint from Sept 1 as automated immigration clearance works begin The new system will let car travellers complete immigration without leaving their vehicles. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/car-lane-closures-at-tuas-checkpoint-from-sept-1-as-automated-immigration-clearance-works-begin

As RTS Link nears opening, JB faces test of making its car-dependent centre more walkable Transport experts say Johor Bahru’s city centre lacks a connected pedestrian network, while authorities explore solutions and exchange ideas with global firms including Zaha Hadid Architects. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-johor-bahru-cbd-rts-link-urban-renewal-6332931

Very heavy traffic expected at Singapore’s land checkpoints during National Day long weekend Very heavy traffic is expected at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from Aug 7 to 10 during the National Day long weekend. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/national-day-long-weekend-heavy-traffic-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-6294551

Taking the coach to KL? Here’s what you can expect at the new LaLaport transport hub The new coach terminal serves mainly people travelling between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore or Johor Bahru, https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/taking-the-coach-to-kl-heres-what-you-can-expect-at-the-new-lalaport-transport-hub

56 cases of travellers caught entering S’pore with vapes over 4 days; more than 444 items seized Over the four days, ICA conducted stepped-up security checks at air, land and sea checkpoints. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/56-cases-of-travellers-caught-entering-spore-with-vapes-over-4-days-more-than-444-items-seized

52 motorists caught for queue cutting, other traffic offences during June school holidays Eleven drivers of foreign-registered vehicles were issued entry bans into Singapore for offences including crossing double white lines and queue-cutting. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/woodlands-checkpoints-traffic-offences-june-school-holidays-6240046

52 motorists caught for traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint over the June school holidays The ICA had stepped up its checks against errant motorists during this period. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/52-motorists-caught-for-traffic-offences-at-woodlands-checkpoint-over-the-june-school-holidays

Video allegedly of Singaporean stealing RON95 in Malaysia flagged as fake, misleading The car in the video is believed to be a Malaysian car. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/video-allegedly-of-singaporean-stealing-ron95-in-malaysia-flagged-as-fake-misleading

Singaporean fined US$4,900 for pumping subsidised RON95 fuel in Johor The man in his 50s paid the fine on the same day of his conviction. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/singaporean-pump-ron95-petrol-johor-fined-6231636