Between 'frustration' and 'good news', RTS Link delay triggers contrasting reactions across Causeway

The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is now expected to launch in February 2027, putting it at risk of missing the busy travel and shopping period before Chinese New Year.

An RTS Link train at the platform of the Bukit Chagar station in Johor Bahru. (Photo: CNA/Zamzahuri Abas)

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SINGAPORE/JOHOR BAHRU: For years, Malaysian Razali Tompang has made the near-daily journey from his Johor Bahru home to his workplace in Geylang by motorcycle.

The 48-year-old had hoped that come end 2026, he could leave his bike behind and cross the border on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link instead.

Now, he will have to wait for several weeks more before he can do this.

“I wanted a more environmentally friendly and potentially cheaper way to travel,” said the senior manager at a non-profit organisation.

“The construction for this project has dragged on, and now that it’s so near to the start date, it’s delayed.The delay affects us and it’s frustrating.”

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