Malaysians entering Singapore via land routes will need to be mindful as temperature screening will be implemented at the city-state's Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from noon today.

According to the republic's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), this is in response to the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan, China, and exported cases to other cities and countries, coupled with the anticipated increase in travel volume in the lead up to the Lunar New Year holiday period.

On its website, ICA said travellers arriving at the land checkpoints will have to undergo temperature screening conducted by on-site healthcare assistants.

"Suspect cases will be referred to hospitals for further assessment," it said.

Temperature screening will be implemented progressively for all arriving modes of transport - bus, train, car, motorcycle, lorry - and travellers are advised to follow ICA officers’ instructions.

By bus: Travellers will be screened at the alighting bus concourse or bus hall before immigration counters. Bus drivers will be screened at the security check area.

By train: Travellers will be screened at the alighting platform before entering the train hall for immigration clearance.

By car: Travellers are required to wind down their car windows for temperature screening at the security check area before immigration counters.

By motorcycle: Travellers are required to remove their helmets for temperature screening at the security check area after immigration counters.

By lorry: Travellers will be screened at the cargo platforms or immigration counters.

ICA said that during the Lunar New Year holidays, arrival traffic is expected to be heavy between Jan 25 and 28.

Delays are expected and travellers are advised to check traffic conditions before embarking on their journey, said ICA.

- Bernama