RTS Link's immigration complex reaches major milestone

Free Malaysia Today

28-07-2025

Management staff of Malaysia Rapid Transit System Sdn Bhd and IJM Construction Sdn Bhd during the topping-out ceremony of the RTS Link's immigration, customs and quarantine complex at Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, today. (MRT Corp pic)
PETALING JAYA : MRT Corp marked a key construction milestone for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link with the completion of the project's immigration, customs and quarantine complex at Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahrutoday.
The complex includes co-located clearance facilities for both Malaysian and Singaporean authorities, a first in Southeast Asia.
MRT Corp said the project will now move into its final phase, which includes interior fittings and facade installation, set to begin in September.
'Today's event reflects our shared commitment to delivering a project of national importance,' its CEO, Zarif Hashim, said.
Other key updates on the RTS Link project include structural works completed for the marine viaduct, the Bukit Chagar station, and the Wadi Hana depot.
Interior works at the Wadi Hana depot are on track for completion by December. The power supply there was activated two months ahead of schedule.
MRT Corp also said Bukit Chagar station's roof façade installation is under way.
The next major milestone is the dynamic testing of the RTS train system in May 2026. This test will run the train along the full route, from the Wadi Hana depot through all the stations to validate operations and readiness.
'With these key components advancing steadily, we remain on course for operations to begin on Dec 31, 2026,' said Zarif.
'MRT Corp is fully committed to delivering a safe, future-ready and high-performing asset.
'This is a reflection of the trust placed in us by the government. This was made possible through the unwavering support of the transport ministry, the Johor government and all partner agencies who have worked tirelessly to keep this project on track and aligned with its national purpose.'
The RTS Link will connect Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru with Woodlands North in Singapore.
Once launched, the link will operate with eight driverless train sets, each comprising four cars and capable of carrying more than 600 passengers a trip.
The RTS Link will have an overall peak capacity of 10,000 passengers per hour per direction.