JOHOR BARU: Thousands of daily commuters between Malaysia and Singapore are forced to endure longer journeys following the intensification of security checks by the island republic following the Iranian crisis. The stringent security checks, which began Feb 28, applies to all vehicles, including motorcycles. Another daily traveller, Rosli Mat Hassan, said more people are opting to walk across the Causeway to avoid the jam. Another frequent commuter took to social media to warn people to expect longer than usual delays. “By 8.25pm, we finally got closer to Singapore, and the bus dropped us off so we could walk to the Singapore checkpoint.

Source: The Star March 04, 2026 14:39 UTC