SINGAPORE, Nov. 1 -- Travellers heading into Malaysia over the Deepavali long weekend have been warned to expect heavy congestion and lengthy delays at Singapore's Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, with heightened security checks likely to add to waiting times.

Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) issued the warning today ahead of the November 6 to 9 holiday period, urging motorists to avoid peak travel hours after some travellers faced waits of up to three hours during the September school holidays.

According to The Straits Times, the advisory comes as Singapore prepares for another surge in cross-border traffic, following a record-breaking day in September when more than 599,000 travellers passed through the two land ...