RTS Link

Malaysia budget 2027: More tourism spending, investment perks and plans to ease Johor congestion

Malaysia is seeking to ease congestion in Johor ahead of the planned February 2027 launch of the RTS Link between Singapore and Malaysia.

RTS Link now expected to open in Feb 2027 instead of Dec 2026

A new RTS train on the track from Bukit Chagar station in Johor Bahru on July 25.

Jalan Jim Quee, near Johor Bahru checkpoint, will close to private vehicles in 2027

Jalan Jim Quee would be restricted to buses and taxis, while e-hailing services will be relocated to Jalan Tun Razak.

Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link: A sneak peek at Woodlands North station, now completed

RTS Link Woodlands North station was completed on Sept 4, almost six years after construction started in 2021.

RTS Link in final testing, fare and launch date to be announced soon: Malaysia Transport Minister

A RTS Link train at the Bukit Chagar station on Aug 18.

RTS Link commuters can clear immigration in seconds, says project director

The upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link is set to begin operating in early 2027.

From old bungalows to chic cafes: How the RTS is reshaping JB neighbourhoods

Annie Low runs Shuu Patisserie, a European cottage-inspired bakery located in Taman Abad in Johor Bahru.

Market Insights

Singdollar strengthens; yen recovers: Markets this week

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York was also reported to have sold euros for Japanese yen on behalf of the US Treasury.

The Usual Place Podcast

Should the S’pore Government control rents to save local shops after RTS Link to JB opens?

Ahead of RTS Link, S’pore industry groups pitch ways to boost spend, ease retail and F&B pressures

To support business owners through the period when the RTS Link opens, the study recommends greater flexibility in foreign manpower policies.

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