SINGAPORE, Aug. 5 -- Travellers from Singapore who are heading to Malaysia over the upcoming National Day weekend should brace for heavy traffic and longer immigration clearance times at land checkpoints, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said yesterday, according to CNA.

From August 8 to 10 - coinciding with the National Day public holiday on Saturday, August 9 - congestion is expected at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints. ICA urged travellers to check real-time traffic updates before starting their journey, CNA reported.

For those who must travel during peak periods, ICA suggested using cross-border bus services to avoid lengthy jams.

"We seek travellers' understanding to cooperate with ICA officers, observe traffic r...