You might have noticed smaller crowds on buses and trains since the March school holidays began. But it’s a different story over at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints – long queues of cars and motorbikes have been piling up, with waiting times exceeding two hours. No surprises there, as many families are opting for a short weekend getaway to our neighbouring country.
Throw in the heavy rain Singapore has been experiencing over the past few days, and traffic at the checkpoints has only worsened. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has advised travellers to avoid or postpone non-essential trips to Malaysia this weekend to ease congestion. They have also urged motorists to refrain from queue-cutting and lane-splitting, as several road accidents have been reported recently.
If you're looking for weekend plans, skip the jam and head to Sentosa instead. Grab has launched free shuttle buses, making it even easier to visit. Or, take advantage of the many SG60 deals and rediscover Singapore’s various attractions.
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