Before the Mas Selamat fiasco, it took me about an hour from Woodlands Centre Road to reach Johor Baru during peak hours, that is, from 5pm to 8pm on weekdays and Saturdays.

During the first few days of the manhunt, the jam at the Causeway was horrendous. It took three to four hours to cross.

But in the past week, travelling time to Johor Baru appears to have reverted to normal. Crossing the Causeway last Sunday was a breeze. This could be because many Singaporeans were put off by reports of the long queues at the Causeway.

They could have opted to stay home instead of driving across.

We should commend the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority for the better security and a job well done.

After all, the jam at the Causeway is a routine matter, regardless of whether there is a lockdown.

Chan Weng Kei

Forum note: We have received almost 150 letters since the escape on Feb 27.

PAR FOR THE CAUSEWAY

'After all, the jam at the Causeway is a routine matter, regardless of whether there is a lockdown.'