The agency said upcoming holidays, including Hari Raya Haji on May 27 and Vesak Day on May 31, are expected to contribute to another surge in cross-border traffic. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa (New users only) It's tax relief season! Get up to RM300 when you save with Versa! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. By Malay Mail Friday, 22 May 2026 11:58 AM MYT SINGAPORE, May 22 — Travellers heading into Malaysia through Singapore’s Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints have been warned to expect heavy traffic and longer waiting times during upcoming public holidays and the June school holiday period, according to The Straits Times Singapore.The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a statement on May 22 that congestion is expected during peak periods and advised travellers to plan their journeys early.It also urged motorists to consider travelling during off-peak hours, such as early mornings and late evenings, to avoid long delays.According to the report, the advisory comes after more than two million travellers crossed the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the recent Labour Day long weekend from April 30 to May 3.ICA said peak congestion during that period saw nearly 580,000 travellers on April 30 alone, with car travellers experiencing waiting times of up to three hours during peak hours.The agency said upcoming holidays, including Hari Raya Haji on May 27 and Vesak Day on May 31, are expected to contribute to another surge in cross-border traffic.June 1 is also a public holiday, while the June school holidays run from May 30 to June 28, further increasing expected travel demand.ICA said it has stepped up security checks at all checkpoints in view of the heightened global security environment arising from the war in Iran.The Straits Times reported that travellers have been encouraged to use QR codes via the MyICA mobile app to speed up immigration clearance at both land checkpoints.Motorcyclists and pillion riders can also use facial recognition under the New Clearance Concept, which ICA said has improved clearance rates by more than 35 per cent compared with pre-pandemic levels.The system now processes an additional 7,600 travellers per hour during peak departure periods, compared to 2019 levels.ICA also reminded motorists to observe lane discipline and cooperate with officers, warning that queue-cutting disrupts traffic flow and offenders will be made to re-queue from the back.During the Labour Day weekend, 19 motorists were caught for traffic-related offences and dangerous road behaviour and faced enforcement action, including prosecution and entry bans.