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Causeway

How your JB mall experience will change when the RTS opens in end-2026

A network of walkways is being built in Johor Bahru connecting the RTS Link project terminus in Bukit Chagar to major developments in the city.
A network of walkways is being built in Johor Bahru connecting the RTS Link project terminus in Bukit Chagar to major developments in the city.

New laws to manage incidents on RTS Link trains, set out powers for Malaysian officers in Singapore

The Bill also outlines the powers that Malaysian immigration officers based in Singapore will have.
The Bill also outlines the powers that Malaysian immigration officers based in Singapore will have.

Proposed RTS Link fare to be presented to Malaysia, Singapore governments: Minister

Construction of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in Johor Bahru.
Construction of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in Johor Bahru.

Malaysia tightens checks at borders with Singapore to deter ‘smuggling’ of subsidised items

Cars entering and leaving Johor from Singapore along the Causeway.
Cars entering and leaving Johor from Singapore along the Causeway.

8 S’pore cabbies arrested for allegedly offering bribes to avoid punishment along Causeway

They are being investigated for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
They are being investigated for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Bridging the ‘grey area’: Malaysian workers who commute to Singapore welcome new insurance scheme

A Johor-based NGO said it recorded 54 deaths in 2025 from accidents involving Malaysian workers commuting to Singapore.
A Johor-based NGO said it recorded 54 deaths in 2025 from accidents involving Malaysian workers commuting to Singapore.

Heavy traffic into Singapore at Woodlands Checkpoint after ICA steps up security checks

Heavy arrival traffic was reported at the Woodlands Checkpoint as security checks were heightened.
Heavy arrival traffic was reported at the Woodlands Checkpoint as security checks were heightened.

Field notes from Ipoh

From Ipoh to Singapore: Ah Beng Vs Liang Po Po and the economics of cross-border jobs

A fully loaded Sri Maju bus ready to depart for Johor Bahru and Singapore, carrying Ipoh residents back to work after the CNY holidays, on Feb 20, 2026.
A fully loaded Sri Maju bus ready to depart for Johor Bahru and Singapore, carrying Ipoh residents back to work after the CNY holidays, on Feb 20, 2026.

Network maintenance during off-peak hours at JB checkpoint to affect border crossers from Feb 27

Network system maintenance at the BSI checkpoint is expected from Feb 27 to March 14.
Network system maintenance at the BSI checkpoint is expected from Feb 27 to March 14.

Malaysian cross-border workers welcome insurance scheme covering commute to Singapore

Cars, buses and motorcycles seen entering and leaving Johor from Singapore.
Cars, buses and motorcycles seen entering and leaving Johor from Singapore.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.