Summary
- Government approves RM60 million bridge at Bukit Chagar.
- Link will provide direct access between KTMB Komuter and the RTS station.
- Construction is expected to take about 12 months.
- At least 200 new buses are also planned for Johor Bahru.
- RTS Link operations are scheduled to begin Jan 1, 2027
JOHOR BAHRU, August 19 — Malaysia has approved a RM60 million bridge linking the KTMB Komuter service directly to the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.
The connection will allow passengers to walk between both services without taking the existing route through JB Sentral. Construction is expected to take about 12 months.
The government also plans at least 200 new buses connecting Johor Bahru residential areas with Bukit Chagar. The Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is undergoing testing and commissioning.
With operations scheduled to begin Jan 1, 2027.
