Path of relief: Many are awaiting the revival of the shortcut as it would allow pedestrians to reach the CIQ faster. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
JOHOR BARU: Pedestrians, especially those working in Singapore, are eagerly awaiting good news from the state government regarding the long-awaited reopening of the shortcut to the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex here.
Some have also reached out to Johor state works, transportation, infrastructure and communication committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh through his Facebook page to show their support for efforts to reopen the shortcut.Security officer Mathius Matthew, 26, said that it would only take him about 15 minutes to walk from his apartment at Jalan Stulang Darat to the CIQ via the shortcut.
