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Very heavy traffic expected at Singapore’s land checkpoints during National Day long weekend Very heavy traffic is expected at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from Aug 7 to 10 during the National Day long weekend. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/national-day-long-weekend-heavy-traffic-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-6294551

Taking the coach to KL? Here’s what you can expect at the new LaLaport transport hub The new coach terminal serves mainly people travelling between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore or Johor Bahru, https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/taking-the-coach-to-kl-heres-what-you-can-expect-at-the-new-lalaport-transport-hub

56 cases of travellers caught entering S’pore with vapes over 4 days; more than 444 items seized Over the four days, ICA conducted stepped-up security checks at air, land and sea checkpoints. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/56-cases-of-travellers-caught-entering-spore-with-vapes-over-4-days-more-than-444-items-seized

52 motorists caught for queue cutting, other traffic offences during June school holidays Eleven drivers of foreign-registered vehicles were issued entry bans into Singapore for offences including crossing double white lines and queue-cutting. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/woodlands-checkpoints-traffic-offences-june-school-holidays-6240046

52 motorists caught for traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint over the June school holidays The ICA had stepped up its checks against errant motorists during this period. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/52-motorists-caught-for-traffic-offences-at-woodlands-checkpoint-over-the-june-school-holidays

Video allegedly of Singaporean stealing RON95 in Malaysia flagged as fake, misleading The car in the video is believed to be a Malaysian car. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/video-allegedly-of-singaporean-stealing-ron95-in-malaysia-flagged-as-fake-misleading

Singaporean fined US$4,900 for pumping subsidised RON95 fuel in Johor The man in his 50s paid the fine on the same day of his conviction. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/singaporean-pump-ron95-petrol-johor-fined-6231636

Man fined $6,300 in Malaysia for filling Singapore-registered car with subsidised RON95 petrol It has been illegal since April 1 for drivers of foreign-registered vehicles to buy the subsidised petrol. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/man-fined-6300-in-malaysia-for-filling-singapore-registered-car-with-subsidised-ron95-petrol

Malaysia vows smooth borders for Johor polls – here’s what voters in Singapore need to do With polling day falling on a Saturday, traffic from Singapore to Johor is expected to be heavy. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-vows-smooth-borders-for-johor-polls-heres-what-voters-in-singapore-need-to-do

‘Highest priority’ to prevent border travel disruptions on Johor’s Jul 11 polling day: Malaysia minister Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry also plans to provide “dedicated lanes” at immigration checkpoints for Johoreans residing in Singapore and returning to vote at the Johor polls. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/highest-priority-prevent-border-travel-disruptions-johors-jul-11-polling-day-malaysia-minister-6214931

from 2027, up from S$2 a month The adjustment aims to narrow the cost gap between Malaysia-registered taxis and Singapore-registered taxis operating in Singapore, says the Land Transport Authority. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lta-malaysia-cross-border-taxi-15-permit-2027-6208771

How Johor’s political stand-off could leave RTS Link passengers stranded A spat between federal and state politicians may complicate Johor's plans to build a city transit system. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/how-johors-political-standoff-could-leave-rts-link-passengers-stranded

LTA impersonation phishing scams on the rise again, with at least $74,000 lost in 3 weeks Victims are directed to a phishing website resembling the official LTA or OneMotoring website. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lta-impersonation-phishing-scams-on-the-rise-again-with-at-least-74000-lost-in-3-weeks

Singapore to have 5 public holiday long weekends in 2027 There will be 11 public holidays in 2027, starting with New Year’s Day on a Friday. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-to-have-5-public-holiday-long-weekends-in-2027

What JB can learn from Penang and Kuching before the RTS arrives Transport planners need to understand how people move in the city, not just build more lines. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/what-jb-can-learn-from-penang-and-kuching-before-the-rts-arrives

Outstation voters making early travel plans ahead of Johor polls The Election Commission has set July 11 as polling day. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/outstation-voters-making-early-travel-plans-ahead-of-johor-polls

‘Critical’ with RTS Link launch: Johor’s caretaker chief minister calls on Putrajaya to expedite ART rail plan Onn Hafiz Ghazi made the call on Johor's elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project at an event on Tuesday (Jun 16) attended by Transport Minister Anthony Loke. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-johor-onn-hafiz-anthony-loke-art-rail-project-6186916

Motorists to trial roadside electronic parking under ERP 2 from August The feature allows motorists to start and pay for roadside parking through the ERP 2 on-board unit (OBU) display. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/erp-2-roadside-electronic-parking-how-it-works-trial-6183896

Singapore running pilot for ERP 2 location-based charging CNA's Justin Ong put ERP 2 location-based charging to the test. What worked well, and what didn't? https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/erp-2-location-based-charging-trial-test-6182281

Malaysia police call for total vape ban after ‘Piu Piu’ drug found in e-liquids The synthetic drug, a mixture of fentanyl and psychoactive chemicals, could cause severe intoxication and leave users in a “zombie-like” state, Malaysia’s deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-police-vape-ban-piu-piu-drug-e-liquids-6176756