The Causeway crossing from Singapore's Woodlands documentation point into Johor Bahru is one of the most-traveled land border crossings in the world. Travelers who rent a car in Singapore, drive the crossing into Malaysia, and continue up the peninsula toward Penang or the Cameron Highlands are doing one of Southeast Asia's genuinely great driving experiences. At Woodlands (Singapore exit): Singapore ICS checks your exit documents, vehicle registration, and driving licence. At the Johor Bahru documentation point (Malaysia entry): Malaysian immigration checks your passport, vehicle entry, and driving documentation including IDP. Both crossings expect to see a valid IDP alongside your home licence for foreign nationals. Rental cars from Singapore crossing into Malaysia require specific insurance extensions — not all rental policies automatically cover Malaysia. Confirm both at the rental counter before departure.
Driving International Association (DIA) is a private independent travel documentation support platform providing International Driving Permit (IDP) assistance and multilingual translation support services. DIA is not affiliated with any government authority, RTO, DMV, or licensing agency. Travelers should verify local regulations independently and always carry a valid domestic driving license.
The Causeway crossing on Friday evenings from 5pm onward is the most congested crossing of the week. The Tuas Second Link sees roughly 40% less traffic than the Causeway at these peak times. At the documentation point itself, have IDP, home licence, passport, rental agreement, and Malaysia insurance extension document all accessible before you reach the booth.