PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong is proposing an RM300 monthly pass for commuters travelling daily between Johor and Singapore when the Rapid Transit Systems (RTS) link commences operations at the end of the year.
“I hope the government can consider offering a special monthly pass for those working in Singapore with a more affordable price, such as RM300 a month.
“I am confident that this will alleviate the burden of Malaysians, especially daily commuters, while facilitating travel between Johor and Singapore and tackling traffic congestion at the same time,” said Dr Wee in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Feb 25).
Dr Wee said the government should take into account the economic impact when planning a public transportation system.
Dr Wee said that is why public transport systems are subsidised or supported by the government, as it is aimed to enable a greater economic spillover.
“In this case, we should charge a reasonable fare and we will see a bigger impact on Johor,” he added.
On Feb 18, Loke told Sin Chew Daily that the fares for the RTS are expected to be announced in the second half of 2026 and could cost between RM15.50 to RM21.70 per trip.
Loke had said fares are jointly set by RTS Operations, a joint venture between Malaysia's Prasarana Malaysia Bhd and Singapore's SMRT Corporation.
The proposed RTS Link will also be equipped with 100 immigration e-gate lanes at the Bukit Chagar Integrated Immigration, Customs and Quarantine (ICQ) Complex to streamline cross-border clearance.
The e-gate facilities at the ICQ model will allow passengers to complete Malaysian and Singaporean immigration clearance within a single facility as part of their rail journey.
The Bukit Chagar ICQ Complex will also include 10 security screening lanes for body checks, 18 baggage scanners and dedicated lanes for passengers travelling without luggage.
The RTS Link is projected to carry 40,000 passengers per day at the start of operations, with ridership expected to grow to around 140,000 passengers daily, potentially accounting for 30% to 40% of Causeway movements once the service matures.
