Covid-19: Singapore wants cargo drivers entering city state via Tuas, Woodlands checkpoints tested

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 21): Singapore authorities announced today that cargo drivers entering the republic from Malaysia using the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints must be tested for Covid-19 infection starting from tomorrow (Jan 22), reported Channel News Asia (CNA).

Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said today that starting from 9am tomorrow, Covid-19 antigen rapid testing “will be progressively rolled” out at the two checkpoints for cargo drivers and accompanying personnel entering the republic.

"As cargo drivers and accompanying personnel could have interactions with the local community in Singapore, introducing an on-arrival (antigen rapid test) will allow us to identify potential Covid-19 cases and mitigate the risk further," said MTI.

"We recognise the importance of ensuring the smooth passage of goods between Singapore and Malaysia and value the important role of the cargo drivers and accompanying personnel.

"We will ensure smooth operations at the checkpoints to minimise disruptions to deliveries and supply chains," CNA reported the MTI saying.

MTI added that businesses “expecting deliveries are encouraged to maintain close communication with their logistic providers and cater for possible delays”.

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