PETALING JAYA: Construction of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link connecting Malaysia and Singapore is progressing smoothly and is expected to be completed on schedule by the end of this year, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke (pic).
He said most physical infrastructure works have been completed, with the project now in the process of systems installation.
“Inside the stations, the buildings and structural works are complete.
“We are now installing the systems ahead of testing, which is essential before operations can begin. Extensive testing will be carried out in the coming months.
“The trains are already undergoing testing on tracks in Johor Baru and we expect everything to progress smoothly, so the project can be completed by December and begin operations in January 2027,” he said, Bernama reported.
Loke spoke to reporters after delivering a keynote address at the Malaysian Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) Institute’s The CEO Series 2026 conference here yesterday, which was attended by its chairman Datuk Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip.
Loke said a new Bill to enable joint (co-located) border controls for the Johor Baru-Singapore RTS Link, set to be tabled at the next parliamentary meeting, is crucial before operations begin.
“Without this law, we cannot establish co-located customs, immigration and quarantine stations, which would allow Singaporean officers to be stationed at Bukit Chagar and Malaysian officers at Woodlands North.
“This is a bilateral cooperation and understanding that is crucial to ensuring the effectiveness of the RTS,” he added.
