The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority will be implementing the issuance of No-Boarding Directives (NBD).

The NBD will instruct transport operators to deny boarding to high-risk travellers on transportation bound for Singapore.

ICA said this will help prevent individuals who pose security, immigration, or health risks from reaching Singapore's checkpoints.

More details on the implementation timeline will be shared later.

At the checkpoints, ICA is planning to roll out the Automated Passenger Clearance System (APCS) at Tuas Checkpoint from end-2026.

The APCS will enable automated self-immigration clearance for travellers in cars, motorcycles, and cargo vehicles without them having to exit their vehicle.

With the APCS, ICA can operate a higher clearance throughput, 24/7, without the need for a significant increase in manpower.

ICA's cargo scanning capabilities will also be enhanced through utilising artificial intelligence to analyse scanned radiographic images of cargoes from 2028.