Singapore-Johor border congestion: Johor Bahru abuzz with school holiday crowds


The big crowd in Jalan Tan Hiok Nee in Johor Baru town on Saturday (Sept 3). — THOMAS YONG/The Star

SINGAPORE/JOHOR BARU, Sept 4: The start of the school holidays in both Malaysia and Singapore has seen massive crowds in Johor Bahru, with several areas in the southern Malaysian city experiencing traffic congestion over the weekend.

At the Johor Causeway on Saturday morning, scores of cars were seen entering the state from Singapore.

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