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 warns of travel delays after technical issue at immigration checkpoints
The immigration said it was "experiencing system slowness at selected passenger clearance checkpoints", including at Changi Airport.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Chile battles to combat forest fires amid threat to residents
Chile is battling to control the spread of several wildfires that have already destroyed more than 9,900 acres of woodlands.
Tue Dec 13 2022
RTD to probe crash at Woodlands - Wee
Dr Wee Ka Siong has assured of an immediate investigation by the RTD into a video of a lorry crashing into several vehicles in Woodlands, early today.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Shuttle Tebrau resumes service to Woodlands, nearly 70,000 tickets sold
The Shuttle Tebrau service from JB Sentral station to Woodlands station in Singapore resumed operations today, after being suspended for two years following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Jun 19 2022
Tebrau shuttle service from JB Sentral to Woodlands resumes on June 19
The Tebrau shuttle from JB Sentral to Woodlands station in Singapore will resume its service on June 19 after being suspended on March 24, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sat Jun 11 2022
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
33,700 people cleared Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints as at 5 pm, April 1: Report
A total of 33,700 travellers cleared the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints as of 5 pm on Friday (April 1), the first day of the reopening of the Singapore-Malaysia land border, CNA reported today.
Sat Apr 02 2022
COVID: M'sian resides in dormitory among 25 new cases in S'pore on Sunday
The Malaysian man's test result came back positive for COVID-19 on the same day and he was immediately isolated.
Mon May 24 2021
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Thu Apr 22 2021
Singapore probing COVID-19 re-infections after cases in workers dormitory
Hundreds of residents from the dormitory will be sent to a government quarantine facility.
Thu Apr 22 2021
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
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