Cross-border trips to Johor push Singapore checkpoint traffic to record high in 2025

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jean IauFebruary 23, 2026 at 02:12 PM

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In 2025, Singapore's checkpoints experienced a record high of nearly 245 million travelers, a 6.3% increase compared to 2024, according to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). A significant portion of this traffic, approximately three-quarters, passed through land checkpoints with Malaysia. This reflects the consistent flow of people commuting, traveling for leisure, and engaging in daily activities between Singapore and Johor. The ICA also reported clearing almost 84.8 million vehicles, a 9.5% increase from the previous year. The trend is exemplified by Singapore residents like Toh Jia Jie, who regularly travel to Johor for cheaper goods and leisure activities.

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Woodlands Checkpoint 60% Toh Jia Jie 70% Malaysia 70% Johor ×380% Singapore ×590% Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) ×290%

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cross-border travel 90% singapore checkpoints 80% johor 70% checkpoint traffic 70% land checkpoints 60% travel increase 60% singapore-malaysia border 50% ica 50% leisure trips 40%

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