Long wait at Johor customs for tour buses a drag for tourism industry, say operators


ISKANDAR PUTERI: Singaporean visitors who were keen on spending a relaxing time in Malaysia were disappointed with the slow traffic flow at the Second-Link here.

Despite leaving Singapore as early as 7.30am, the group who boarded a tour bus to visit Melaka had to wait for over four hours for immigration clearance at the Malaysia checkpoint, said tour guide Henry Gomez.

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