Malaysian arrested with more than 4.7kg of heroin at Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint
A 22-year-old male Malaysian travelling in the car was arrested for suspected drug offences, authorities said in a statement.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Singapore to extend Woodlands Checkpoint to alleviate congestion
Singapore will be redeveloping and extending Woodlands Checkpoint at the land border crossing between the republic and Malaysia.
Thu May 26 2022
S'pore seizes 3 Malaysia-registered lorries laden with e-vaporisers, components worth over S$130,000
Singapore authorities seized more than S$130,000 worth of e-vaporisers and components at Tuas and Woodlands Checkpoints from three arriving Malaysia-registered lorries on May 9 and May 13.
Wed May 25 2022
COVID test at Singapore land checkpoints; all cargo drivers tested negative
Compulsory Antigen Rapid Test (ART) at Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints for cargo drivers and accompanying personnel entering the city-state from 9 am yesterday.
Sat Jan 23 2021
ICA thwarts attempt to smuggle in chewing tobacco into Singapore
According to ICA, the items were wrapped in black plastic bags, hidden underneath a pile of wood in the headboard of the lorry.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Close to 15kg of drugs seized from two Malaysian-registered lorries
During the checks, seven bundles of controlled drugs, containing about 4,622g of heroin and 521g of Ice, were found.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Singapore seizes smuggled cigarettes from Malaysian truck
During the course of checks, the cigarettes were found concealed among the consignment declared to contain assorted biscuits.
Fri Aug 25 2017
Malaysian man executed for drug trafficking in Singapore
A 29-year-old Malaysian man convicted of drug trafficking in Singapore was hanged to death today at the Changi Prison Complex, according to the Singapore Central Narcotics Bureau.
Fri Jul 14 2017
Traffic via Singapore land checkpoints expected to build up ahead of CNY
Traffic through the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints is expected to build up in the week leading to the Lunar New Year and will be particularly heavy from Jan 26 to Jan 31.
Tue Jan 24 2017
Malaysian held with 475g cannabis at Woodlands checkpoint
The 27-year-old Malaysian found with cannabis worth more than S$15,600 (S$1=RM3.05) was arrested by the Central Narcotics Bureau on Monday.
Tue Jan 05 2016
Malaysian female motorcyclist nabbed at Woodlands checkpoint for drugs
A 23-year old Malaysian female motorcyclist was detained at Woodlands Checkpoint on Saturday after allegedly being found with more than 1.4 kg of drugs.
Mon Dec 21 2015
Two Malaysians arrested for trying to leave Singapore by swimming
The duo, aged 37 and 39, tried to swim to Malaysia while holding trash bags over their heads to conceal themselves.
Wed Nov 25 2015
Two Malaysians arrested, 9.3 kg of heroin seized at Woodlands checkpoint
Two Malaysians were arrested yesterday at the Singapore's checkpoint with 9.3 kg heroin.
Thu Jan 01 2015
Two Malaysians nabbed at Woodlands, 960 grammes of heroin seized
CNB said the heroin seized in this operation was enough to sustain the addiction of about 480 abusers for a week.
Sat Dec 13 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024