Long queues at Johor Bahru checkpoint after power outage; Singapore says heavy traffic at Woodlands due to tailback

Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) reported on Wednesday at 11am heavy departure traffic at Woodlands Checkpoint “due to tailback from Malaysia”.

“Delays are expected and travellers are advised to check traffic conditions before embarking on their journey.”

Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday that the incident was extremely distressing to users and an embarrassment to the state.

In his post, he attached a photo of a letter from energy company Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). Dated Nov 27, the letter stated that the supply of electricity would be stopped or affected temporarily in several areas, including the CIQ complex and JB Sentral, from 8pm on Tuesday to 5am on Wednesday.

Mr Onn Hafiz added that TNB and infrastructure authority Jabatan Kerja Raya have been directed to resolve the outage as soon as possible.

CNA has asked Malaysia’s immigration department for comment.