Johor Bahru's gridlock grind

In Johor Bahru, 2-hour commutes have become the norm for many locals, with roads in and around the city gridlocked during peak hours. And so better transport links - in the form of buses, ferries, light rail, trams, and maybe even a high-speed rail station - cannot come soon enough for long-suffering locals, and especially if the state wants to emulate China’s manufacturing and tech hub Shenzhen. Read more: cna.asia/3uRCuxM
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[@randomdigress]

Sounds like KL as well :) a 15 min drive to office can extend to 2-3 hours during peak hours, no immigrations involved too

[@user-uw1br3cr8d]

Too many vehicles causing traffic congestion. About 5,000 cars registered monthly. The narrow roads cannot cope with the heavy traffic. MRT cannot resolve the congestion as the connectivity is bad. So what's the solution. Keep tolerating for so many decades.

[@user-uw1br3cr8d]

One way is to build townships outside KL where there are offices ,residential homes and facilities to minimise travelling. Why must everything be in a congested area in the city. Its getting more congested with so many high rise buildings erected. Where is the town planning?

[@eileenchan4268]

You wait long long

[@sitanshurai892]

Only solution is for a city to develop a biking(cycling) culture. It has to start with the citizens and govt demanding safe, separate biking lanes everywhere and allow bikes on LRTs and MRTs with the stations and coaches equipped for that. Once, that is done hike taxes on cars by 50% and I believe traffic will go down soon and the quality of life out in the city will go up. I know it's hard to get done since the status quo is in the interest of the oil lobby but this is the only sustainable way forward.

[@user-qd8yg1fp7i]

Awesome

[@mjourdan]

So much potential and growth for JB but yet the govt lingers in old mindset

[@Hs5687]

SG Controls Malaysia…

[@idrismohd1501]

The infrastructure rot started when a sleepy PM came to power. He did not carry through the original causeway bridge and traffic lanes became bottled neck because the lanes were reduced. There is so much potential and source of income for the state and nation.

[@user-uw1br3cr8d]

Talking for years minus action. The victims are those travelling to and fro Singapore for jobs.

[@Hs5687]

Malaysia sometimes needs reminder that RM can also be Weaponised 😊

[@Hs5687]

Sometimes Wonder, did Malaysia actually achieve Real Independence from Colonial Rule or merely transitioned to Royal Rule & now reluctantly hvg to deal with epic levels of Government’s Failures, Waste, Fraud , Abuse , Corruption etc 🤔.

[@fbe778]

So sad to learn that a country with plenty resources, bigger in size, yet need to rely on another country which is much smaller, without any natural resources, for economic drive….

[@vincecarlo]

Just Look at CORRUPTION There

[@kangakanga]

What a load of rubbish. Wonder where Singapore gets its food, water, workers, and trading from...

[@user-og7rs2sq8u]

I simply agree 👍

[@kengleetan63]

A country like Malaysia that did not 'develop' their ppl with the RIGHT kind of education, running the country in a WRONG WAY along religious lines plus with corruption ,ain't going to have a country like this progressing to a First World level.

[@carsonchan5102]

Well they had Lee Kuan Yew.

[@MultiWorld2000]

Maybe a consultant from Singapore needs to help the authorities in Johor Bahru to solve their unreliable public transport.

[@kakiitek2321]

it is not because of a lack of skills, it is always about self interest of the cronies that prevented the right thing to be done

[@fieldofhorses]

they’re failure to plan now our problem? what to expect a land rule by malay? whoops

[@JaceTan-90]

Well, SG tried with the RTS in particular the train system set but that went South so quickly.

[@kengleetan63]

Bumi got no brains, integrity to run ....anything...right...and LKY was right.....60 over yrs ago till now he was still RIGHT!😆😆😆

[@davidlim5]

They won't listen. Too cocky they know best.

[@fin788]

Aiya... u guys work in sg at most how many years? 10 or 20 years can retire back in malaysia liao. We singaporean work from 25 years old to 65 years old still have to continue working. Dont complain...

[@mohdariff5557]

Wise speech 😊

[@theanimeguy5030]

did anyone ask for your opinion?

[@Sureszan]

Well... keep working 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@brostugen]

Uncle.... I can't 😂😅

[@jamessmurf2929]

@@theanimeguy5030 I MEAN IF YOU COMPLAINING YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY ASKING FOR OPINION ALR

[@terrytan7995]

Malaysia puplic transport system is a nightmare. Lousy and no improvement at all. Traffic lights are not cater for pedestrians, only for cars.

[@hariharen702]

Because our pedestrians are not idiots,😂 they know how to cross a road

[@irenemak3149]

🚶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

[@9cowbell9]

@@hariharen702Your logic shows the rot from your government down to the bottom

[@imanhafiz9846]

@@9cowbell9nah just himself are 😂😂

[@pongodongo645]

@@hariharen702what a backwards way of thinking. Just because you can swim across from Msia to SG doesn’t mean you should right?

[@EeustaceE]

Use the existing Sembawang ferry terminal to the opposite Stulang ferry terminal.

[@MonsterRover]

Around 15 years ago, I was involved in a survey to come up with a working paper for UPEN Johor to come up with a long term solution to tackle the expected rise in traffic in southern Johor. Many areas were identified and suggestions were made in our reports and papers. Unfortunately, I have not seen any major progress since, hence, the traffic situation has gotten even worse than expected.

[@yourdataispublic]

It's all just for show only

[@MonsterRover]

​@yourdataispublic Hopefully, this current MB will do something about it. He seems very proactive and is always on the ground. Disappointing that he doesn't have leadership that he can trust below him. He has to do it himself. Poor work ethics of the civil servants are also a very concerning matter.

[@YubiYubi_]

Ferry option from tuas to johor sounds good if there a way to larkin.

[@lzh4950]

Or maybe fro JB - Seletar Aiprort - Changi Airport

[@hungchoonghow5857]

I live in Jemaluang. Life is calm and peaceful. I sometimes travel to Kahang, life is calm and peaceful there too. I went to Johor Bahru once and tried to go into Singapore but I had a anxiety attack at the congested Causeway. I have never seen so many people at one place before.

[@lzh4950]

Singapore calculated that in 2023 the no. of people entering & exiting its country is about the same as the population of Brazil/Nigeria, almost 34x its population

[@KUKUMAIL]

Because u ALWAYS in a calm n peaceful surrounding. Sudah turned into Mayau mind set😅😅😅😅

[@asiabrokersclub]

500 mil monthly economic flow back just salary alone, what other priority need to compare with prudent resolution to solve weekday queue ? But you need both side to agree on manpower to clear the queue? Every entry needs 50 staffs to manage for 8 hours shift.

[@lzh4950]

Previously heard Singapore's ICA say that they closed some immigration lanes to "maintain order". Not completely sure how that works

[@salehhudinmohdnoh4159]

3rd link puposed?

[@dayylogg9716]

If the trucks and lorries are diverted to the 2nd Link. The congestion on the narrow Causeway will be eased tremendously. And, it is nearer for goods from Malaysia to be consolidated at Tuas Logistic Hub and Tuas Port for export. There should be more express bus services made available between Jurong East MRT Station linking JB Sentral and Larkin Sentral using the 2nd Link. A longer distance but a shorter time to reach both ends of the destination.

[@lzh4950]

Previously heard that cargo companies still prefer using the Causeway though due to its more convenient location. & previously I thought that compared to building RTS, it might've been easier to upgrade Shuttle Tebrau to KTM Komuter standard, & improve accessibility to Woodlands Train Checkpoint by extending TEL to there & then on to Kranji MRT

[@user-tn8ev9tk4j]

not sure why CNA is using the word "force"? They came over on their own will and nobody forced them. Though I admire their resilience and determination to get through this. Their hardwork will pay off in the long run. These people are trying to make their lives better for their family and themselves, and not a fixed mindset or blame on fate. Johor is like Singapore sibling and we should take care of one another!

[@yummycrepe]

When Malaysia wants some advantage from Singapore, they call us sibling. As a sibling what did Malaysia done for Singapore. Send military vessels, a crooked bridge, rob clob, raise water fees etc, these are not sibling, they are hypocrite thats all.

[@blacksheepshepherd]

May the force be with you. 😂

[@razakkalik9072]

And they too make our life better... They're here for work that most singaporean shun

[@hierarchy667]

They can rent a room like the rest of foreigners. Filipinos, Prcs, Thais did it. Im puzzed why complain of the pollution. It's their choice.

[@fieldofhorses]

never needed Malaysians at the first place, we just offer them jobs, second we knew they bring their whole family tree to work in SG

[@ysx7]

Don't understand those who complained. Is their choice to work in Singapore.

[@chrobb99]

especially the one studied for the diploma with poor comm skills. Plus, if your bag is heavy, just put it on the floor then. Better save money and study at Cosmopoint

[@vincecarlo]

JOBS for Foreigners 1 : 3.55

[@truelord]

And our govt is taxing the local more to provide an easy life for a foreigner who only cares about 3.55

[@vincecarlo]

@@truelord Else how to Pay MOST EXPENSIVE PM On The Planet n $660k/annum to Mayors for Dunno Doing what ?

[@jaeshbalachandran5766]

You all don't understand because you have small minds and even smaller hearts with no empathy..only know how to talk rubbish and blame others

[@CHEA1111]

For me, except crossing the causeway, the traffic is nothing as compared to Klang Valley. Solutions, 1) allow flexibility working hours, not necessary starting at 8 am, maybe some can start at 10 am, 2) WFH if possible

[@torrhthc4103]

Tough life to earn 4x, once mrt is up might be better to take mrt across. Thanks to all the hardworking workers contributing to singapore gdp.

[@Peace44975]

Volume is there build an underground tunnel as an alternative

[@alexcheng3575]

Bukan itu saja rumah sewa terlalu tinggi se bilik master room sampai Rm1800 dan ada sikit electric bill berlainan caj adakah penguatkuasa tahukah?

[@F3arlessWarriorMindset]

Forest City is a white elephant. Someone now wants to revive it by making the HSR to pass through it, it’s not because he’s got a financial stake in Forest City right? Money not enough for them 😂😂😂

[@b0502127]

the bigger space for country is then more money is needed for rebuild the infrastructure for entire country

[@wshyangify]

The investors were forced to invest there because they were attracted by the potential for good yields.

[@cac1504]

True. HSR should be funded by private firms, not government.

[@amirism91]

SEZ JB SG will be built next to it

[@clementihammock7572]

Precisely, never even plan. Just want to capitalize the Sg spill-over-econ-effect.

[@rendi95lustanto83]

Similar with people in Jakarta, we are living in sub urban area such us bogor or depok, and need take 2 Hours by motorcycle, or commuter to reach the office...

[@tayspiderx]

JB roads is a big mess tbh

[@Sodierof4tuneBabi]

many lobang

[@tonykeat9096]

Good sharing. Local government councils have go through round out see bottlenecks road improve assist people not only office work. Road still pop hole every where cause slow down jam . Please help us highly appreciated government officer 👮

[@2wwwilly]

Forget the ferries idea. .goddammit..going backwards ideas ..😂😂😂❤❤

[@anniechin4096]

Dear Friend from Malaysia working in Singapore👍Better to find a place to reside in S’pore will be healthier👍

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

Who in their right mind would want to work for less than $2000 a month and live in Singapore as a foreigner?

[@tmnprlsaicntr]

Agreed🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rexteo8062]

After Convid19. Alot Kelantanese, Terenggguan, Kedahan from North States are coming to work in Singapore. Never happen in last 10 years.

[@KUKUMAIL]

Beware of breeding yeah😂😂😂😂

[@lzh4950]

In Singapore I see quite a no. of people from Ipoh too

[@d1want34]

demi exchange rate, apa boleh buat kalau dah sanggup..

[@buhendran]

Only way to alleviate traffic is to have a proper public transport infrastructure in place. Trains will help commuters to beat the traffic on roads and reach their destinations faster. RTS will help to reduce the causeway jam only slightly but the traffic situation in Johor Bahru will not be alleviated unless drastic action is taken by the Malaysian government.

[@cac1504]

ART better option than LRT.

[@Hs5687]

Experts of Weaponising Public Services is Singapore Government 😊

[@lzh4950]

Maybe can upgrade the existing 3 branches of KTM routes running through the Iskandar region to Komuter standard & provide connecting public buses from them

[@user-qd8yg1fp7i]

Build more bridges. Like 6 more. But, will Sg allow it....?

[@johnboon4731]

A ALMOST 50 YEARS PROBLEM THAT BOTH JOHOR AND SINGAPORE STILL CAN’T SOLVE. MAYBE NEED ANOTHER 50 YEARS TO THINK HOW TO SOLVE.🙈🙈🙈

[@Samuel-ue6oo]

SG obviously can solve this matter😂 obviously Sg wants Malaysian to give up working inside Singapore because they view Malaysian like Bangla or any other race that works in Malaysia 😅

[@johnboon4731]

@@Samuel-ue6oo HELLO COCONUT SG GOV WANT THE WHOLE WORLD PREFERABLY THE SUPER RICH TO MIGRANT OR WORK IN SIG SO MORE PEOPLE MORE DEMAND SO GOV CAN COLLECT MORE GST,WATER & ELECTRICITY TAX,HIGHER PROPERTY PRICE & TAX,,HIGHER COE & ERP CHARGES AND DIRECT AND INDIRECT CHARGES ALSO GONE UP AND UP. SO GOV GOT MORE $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ “MORE PEOPLE MORE MONEY STRATEGY WORK FOR 50 YEARS AND THE ONLY METHOD GOV KNEW”.🙈🙈🙈

[@wlg6921]

Need MYR1=SGD10 then all problem auto solve

[@teoallen6715]

Quite obvious SG government have no intention to let commuters speed up clearing into Singapore. Likewise when there are too many Singaporeans weekend shopping in jb, also get hold up at Singapore immigration to enter Singapore. Its not about solving traffic problems, it’s the Singapore immigration deliberate hold up. Even if u build any transport as fast as lightning, to cross from jb into Singapore, the immigration can still hold u up.

[@alimichalkan8046]

@@Samuel-ue6ooyou mean they see Malaysians as pests? Lmao holy crap I was right to decide not to work in SG.

[@Luthaniel83]

We also need a 3rd link ! Haha from East side of Singapore maybe

[@lzh4950]

Maybe Pasir Gudang-Seletar, with a rail line that goes to Seletar Airport too

[@asiabrokersclub]

3.3x times, no worry. Life is work , queue, eat , sleep and repeat the next day...

[@Aki-yn4pg]

The last time i checked, it’s 3.56 x

[@stargazeronesixseven]

🙏 Lost 4 colleagues , one paralysed & one suffered long term memory lost of his past due to motorbike accidents in the 1990s & early 2000s >>> All worked in Shift Works & many died during going home time after their Night-Shift in the morning! Going to & from JB to Singapore to work daily are so tiring & many paid with their health & lives ... 🙏🕯🌏🇸🇬🇲🇾

[@miugwen]

The fatigue in waking up early to ride to Sg and going back late is increasing the risk for accidents to happen. I also have a colleague who was seriously injured as a pillion while her brother passed away in an accident.

[@user-lb6yx3jl2z]

You waste 2 hrs coming out and another 2 hrs going in every day. Why not rent a bed in SG for around $500/mth and save you that trouble? Only go back on weekends and PH.

[@user-mz4bv3xg7h]

Some people have their entire family living in jb, it’s not as easy as it sounds

[@hslai6712]

This is an opportunity for Malaysia to plan for a proper, world-class subway system in JB that links to RTS - unlike the not-so-well-planned, mostly-above-ground LRT/MRT network in KL. All, if not most, world-class cities have underground subway systems that are more convenient, more efficient and more comfortable for commuters.

[@wilsonbethlehem3101]

It's a about the money, money, money...

[@MorningRevivalChurch]

Malaysia gov incompetence

[@KUKUMAIL]

Boh lui boh min-kiah lah....😆😆

[@wangjim5839]

Wait till the RTS is completed and then they realise the commuter dispersal problem. The corresponding land transport system and connectivity should be tackled now and not later!

[@wshyangify]

Woodlands is pretty well connected with the TEL and NS line, what more is needed?

[@wangjim5839]

@@wshyangify I mean the JB side 😂😂😂The current bus terminal in JB Central is a classic example of bad planning.

[@JaceTan-90]

100% agree. SG side already no problem with current dispersal implementation. JB side needs to be as good as SG's dispersal

[@lzh4950]

@@wangjim5839 I read that due to a lack of space, the RTS platfoms in Bt Chagar, JB will be sited 600m away from JB Sentral?

[@richiepan4464]

Build a travelator across the bridge. So people can walk across the causeway if bus is too pack.

[@lyeseng]

Learn from China, dudes. Get their rail and bus technology.

[@johanea]

LOL 😂

[@wshyangify]

I'm surprised the RTS is not using our full sized MRT train but a smaller light rail version. It's such a bad design decision.

[@krollpeter]

Exactly.

[@buburbibik]

One side want to cut cost.

[@ravindrandoraisamy9758]

I hope RTS brings the efficiency of transporting people.. primary intent… dealing with Malaysian government.. very short sighted…money not enough

[@Guyontheinternet_]

I thought our government wanted to make it MRT sized but the Malaysia side don't want to?

[@kakiitek2321]

@@Guyontheinternet_ , yes, it's all about the interest of the cronies. With estimated 10K passengers per hour single way, the RTS will be pretty useless when commissioned. I really donno why Sporeans continue to buy condo priced in the millions in JB town. Looking to the long term planning of the city of JB, things are NOT going to be better.

[@azleeabdullah7972]

Funny how the people that made the custom jam then they complained. Nobody forcing you to come to Singapore or JB.

[@liminalist451]

2023A and we still have this gridlock problem.

[@beakay.1834]

Of course the Johore Sultan espoused the the revival or construction of HSR as he has a huge personal interest in forest city. Crafty sly fox.

[@CivTGFan]

It's not just the traffic. I stood for 2 hours in the JB immigration clearance, only to find that they had 2 queues sharing 1 counter! They think this will speed things up, but it actually makes things worse because the huge processing time added to each queue from sheer volume far outweighs any individual officer's inefficiency in a 1 queue to 1 counter situation. It's also an insult to the dignity of visitors.

[@Alternative-ni5cg]

Since they work in Singapore, they can spend their earnings in Singapore by renting homes on Singapore. This will help Singaporeans get the salaries they should be getting as the Malaysians will also cost more

[@wshyangify]

If they are paid well enough to sustain paying a mortgage / rent in Singapore, then the employer might as well pay a Singaporean... The whole idea of getting a Malaysian is because their homes and cars are cheap, hence they can accept a lower wage.

[@jly5828]

Good way for higher property prices

[@DYDY-js2uw]

malaysia side shld settle and fasten their custom process, if not when human jam up they might need to q in the sea if ferry kicks start... singapore car isnt the main problem for causing the traffic in jb, even in KL its still the same.. the road are design badly, when the most left lane can suddenly cut off or merge into mid lane.. with that it cause a suddenly speed reduce and jam up the traffic..

[@Underdog9898]

It's the choice of the commuter. You can save on renting a place in Singapore but deal with the congestion at the causeway. You can't have it all.

[@SoonHengTan-wt9gi]

They should look into having ferry services

[@terencew3840]

M set development back by at least 10 years.

[@user-uw1br3cr8d]

Always behind. By the time the called projects are ready, it is overtaken by new events.

[@Ccb88888]

Finally a positive news story about JB from Singapore media 😅

[@KUKUMAIL]

Ah-neh-kuan eh news call +ve news kah sir? Malu news to one side lah🤷😂😂😂

[@desmondkwang5945]

Ever wonder why Singapore costs of living is so high? Cost of living is mainly affected by labour costs. These jams merely add to our costs.

[@wshyangify]

Wrong. It's because of high property prices (ie: local employees need high wages so they can afford HDB mortgages) and high logistic costs (ie: COE and petrol tax) Who to blame those on again?

[@desmondkwang5945]

@@wshyangify Imported labour from Malaysia take up jobs that Singaporeans avoid. Singaporean businesses need them and will have to compensate them for the costs of them coming to Singapore to work.

[@cac1504]

Singapore keeps knocking down buildings and rebuils them constantly upgrading buildings. New or renovated buildings charge higher tmrentsl to cover cost. This increase the cost of doing business, cost passed to consumers. Don't blame the Malaysian workers!

[@ClaraFlater_than_surface_board]

Eh helloo, we don't want to live in an unsafe building. If the engineer deems it's unsafe it unsafe la. No other choice we need to rebuild a new safer building.​@@cac1504

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

Cost of living depends on inflation and salary increment. If the salary cannot catch up to inflation, the spending power decreases. This is why when there was a chicken shortage, the prices of food that contains chicken inflated because of supply and demand.

[@alipromo53]

Is this Singapore problem? You want to work here please dont complain

[@desmondkwang5945]

Singaporeans are paying for this. Cost of living is mainly affected by labour costs. Thus the reason why Singapore is so expensive to live -> Consumers pay for the costs.

[@wshyangify]

@@desmondkwang5945 And what constitutes labour cost? You make it sound like employees are to blame and they are being enriched by their wages. Labour costs in turn are used to prop up the local mortgages and property prices. Don't forget high property prices affect businesses who have to pay high rentals too, hence affecting their margins and lowering the salaries they are able to offer employees. Singaporean are getting impoverished by this.

[@desmondkwang5945]

@@wshyangify I have revealed nothing new. Labor costs can account for as much as 70% of total business costs; this includes employee wages, benefits, payroll and other related taxes. Imported labour costs goes up as business has to increase the incentives for foreign labour to work in Singapore. Jams at the causeway is part of the costs of imported labour.

[@kangakanga]

It affects Singapore - otherwise where is SG gonna get its food, water, and manpower from? From SG? Lol

[@wshyangify]

@@desmondkwang5945 And labourers in turn take their wages to majority spend it on their mortgages and to buy food and other consumable items they need from businesses based in Singapore. All of which are propping up and getting hamstrung by high rental and property costs.

[@m03_m]

This is johgapore.

[@michaelho1659]

PDRM shud assist in directing traffic during peak hours like KL but nothing is done. Kudos.

[@burongkakak]

Who went to cancel the rts previously

[@jackreacher8858]

Look like Agong Ibrahim is going to save the day . Malaysia and Sing can do A LOT TOGETHER !

[@KUKUMAIL]

Wait n see pa........I wanna see result, not saliva speeches n 'show' 😆😆😆

[@ViolentCabbage-ym7ko]

Malaysia should build an LRT system in Johor that is linked with RTS.

[@evannewu]

After so many yrs...im appalled that the problem not only still exist but worsen.

[@benyun483]

I will certainly consider to have a property in Malaysia, jb if no congestion.

[@amirism91]

waiting for RTS to complete

[@Aequitas6228]

It's been like that since like 2006

[@clementihammock7572]

HSR is viable and justifiable before 2015, now who the dumb will absorb the skyrocketing cost plus the flip-flop of a weak gov?

[@AloysiusTSY]

4:40 another Tan Kin Lian pattern.

[@emeritusdavidteo5553]

I travel between JB and Sg regularly. The ~300000 daily commuters crossing the 2 Customs checkpoints should be diverted away from JB Town Center to alleviate congestion in JB town. Build bus interchanges like those in Singapore (Woodlands, Toa Payoh, Bedok, Tampines, etc.) at Gelang Petah, Larkin, Kulai and Johor Jaya and link them by express buses to a few sister hubs in Singapore. For the sake of efficient connectivity, stop protecting bus companies by removing all restrictions on buses plying between these hubs. These 4 hubs are then fed by feeder buses from smaller towns from where Malaysians working in Singapore can stay. They do not need to live in relatively expensive JB town and contribute to the city's congestion. The small towns will also benefit economically from rental demand and consumption of daily necessities by these tenants. If the congestion still persist in JB town, then a fee like Singapore's Area Licensing Scheme (ALS) should be implemented for those who want to enjoy traveling into JB town. So only Singaporeans who have to pay tolls and Johoreans working in JB town should be driving on these currently congested roads. I'm sure this diversion of ~300000+ commuters out of JB town will complement the plans in place and those that are now in discussion between the SG and Malaysian governments. As a parting comment, I'm 65 and I hope in my lifetime, I can see the day when we do not need a passport to commute between Sg and Malaysia. With a new King, a new Sultan of Johor and a PM quite unlike Muhiddin, Najib and Mahathir, I'm optimistic they will make it happen for the sake of co-prosperity of the 2 peoples. God bless Malaysia and Singapore!

[@rof8200]

Ferries would be amazing

[@BBme]

Their greed chose to stay in JB for lower rent and food with higher salary in SG. They want to waste time on travelling to save money so they have to stop complain. They can choose to travel 300kms everyday too if its their choice

[@azharshaharuddin8850]

Respect!

[@rayleengeeliang7769]

Ferry it also a good option 👍travel around Sin n johor❤

[@androidaccount7743]

Why is this even a topic of discussion?! Malaysians happily commute to Singapore for work because of the obscene amounts they will earn.

[@ikaikaika92]

Also JB now construction to build RTS. More jammed!

[@afl6786]

What going on in these 2 country

[@yip2454]

The Ferry transportation is good idea

[@user-uw1br3cr8d]

Should have been implemented decades ago. What is holding it back? Time is the essence to ease congestion.

[@fafafifufu]

Why should Singapore open all of our borders to let foreigners travel in and out of our country easily. As a small country, we should consider seriously about the safety of this country- city- state from problems like terrorism, human trafficking, illegal immigrants and drug trafficking.

[@yip2454]

its also for sgrean to go over ma, some msian working loyang area also ease congestion diversified the entry point good for both countries@@fafafifufu

[@uaksumpit4242]

Motorcycle only stuck in sg custom everyday

[@soosainathan1753]

Extremely upset that these situation have existed for decades. Simple utter incompetence and lack of responsibility. How can a department not fibd a solution?

[@jacklee2736]

Sorry to say, esp to the ones that choose to work here stay in JB, its a choice and you have to live with it. No doubt, it is taxing, but the exchange rate is rewarding. I believe both sides should do more to ease the traffic

[@btrue2day]

Msia and Sg need to consider also a ferry network between 2 cities. Put ferry checkpoints between Forest City and a good location in Sg and demand for the ghost town will skyrocket. It is just that both authorities must be open minded about it.

[@LittlePanda888]

No they shouldnt. Ferry services will be too slow. Resources can be put to better use. Another land transportation option will be better.

[@btrue2day]

@@LittlePanda888 yes they should

[@terencew3840]

@@LittlePanda888 its a quick fix to ease congestion until RTS and HSR are up and running. so for the time being it will help. a 30min boat ride+ customs clearance beats 2hr jam at the causeways

[@newstar346]

After a 30-minutes ferry ride, it'll take another 2 hours to clear the custom if the present system is not changed

[@LittlePanda888]

@@terencew3840 people are already commenting that the RTS, which can transport 10,000/hr is too slow, and you are telling me ferries, each which can carry only around a few hundred at a time can help? Not to mention the amount of resources that has to be put in to keep it running... Tickets are not gonna be cheap. You think its a quick fix, but it is neither quick, nor a fix.

[@andry177]

It's due to the power of 3.5x , nothing else

[@gameplayfirst6548]

If you make it too easy/fast, cost of living in Johor Bahru will get much closer to Singapore. After that everyone in Johor Bahru will have to work in Singapore to survive and/or Johor Bahru will become a second Singapore and they lose the cheap workers.

[@Kai-wd6tn]

custom problems can be solved by opening more lanes, pretty darn obvious solution

[@Joekool88]

*automated lanes

[@carsonchan5102]

Add tolls. Limit the licenses. Add import tax to vehicles. Encourage carpool. Tax break to private transit companies, taxi, minibus, bus, shuttle bus, etc. Zone for more high-density developement near the border to Singapore, so commuters can move closer.

[@thrivingthegrind6830]

Hmmmmm They can double the frequency of the 5 min cross border train….

[@stevensonicteam]

It’s just another normal day in jakarta

[@garthchapman1892]

If you come into Singapore by plane, you can clear immigration in minutes; however, if you arrive through Johor it takes over 2 hours hours. About 165,000 passengers go through Singapire airport a day while 350,000 cross over from Malaysia. Why is the amount of people double while the wait time is around 20 times longer? If Singapore wanted a solution, they have the resources and would find one quickly. They don't want solution.

[@vincecarlo]

STOP WHINING All live Like 🤴 BIG House, CHEAP cars n Petrol

[@Sodierof4tuneBabi]

iswaran have better luxury life $8.5k $192.5k/mth so enjoy 😂

[@subscriptionletterbin5956]

Special task force chair by Zahid Hamidi. That explains it 😂

[@PepsiColaCrystal]

Im not a smart guy but, i dont think this issue will be solve. We already had many public transport but ppl keep buying cars and yes because the public transport were not on time(traffic jams)

[@msaf9428]

Malaysian government should enforce wfh to reduce traffic congestion

[@amierazizi7145]

It's a country boarder. Sure need to inspect the vehicle and the person. Increase facility and manpower.

[@francispua3210]

Main problems for JB economic activities are heavily rely on SG, one MCO lockdown, JB went to half dead, can’t even self sustain.

[@javacat_]

Good content but my goodness the music is annoying

[@siuman1124]

MYR getting shittier. Sgd2000$ per month is RM6500, that's branch manager salary. Who wouldn't make the sacrifice and grind.

[@akmalbruhaha4658]

Sgd is worth more than myr. I would take the trouble if my pay sgd2000. I wouldn't complain as long as the pay is good

[@user-ie1vp1fl3f]

Swim over is faster... Who wouldn't ?? Even simply wash dish makes you a junior manager pay in msia

[@UnwrappingByMimiKoteng]

This is going for decades. Nothing new.

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

Take a look at the bus interchange in jb sentral. The way they design how to let people queue and how they manage their bus schedules. Disgrace. All anti human designs. Lol😂

[@Humorousguy64]

Malaysians that able to work here and earn money for families abroad should be thankful especially exchange rates good .. should not make conplaints of noise already...let the gov do the job .....

[@alsonlim70]

RTS is just part of the solution. If they put all hopes on RTS, same problem wouldn't go away

[@leeweijian3224]

If really travelling is an issue, think the best is to monthly rent a place in singapore so that they will not feel shagged from the work, i mean u cannot be earning whole salary from sg and 100 percent spend in my since it is your decision to come over here to work for a so much higher pay. There is no free food or easy life in this world, sg is like this today because our forefathers really endured the hardship, ppl should be appreciative of what they have now

[@user-uw1br3cr8d]

Expedite the ferry service project to ease the unbearable jams. Spending 4 hours a day to and fro Singapore 'is crazy. Workers have no choice but go to Singapore for jobs and higher salaries.this problem has been going on for decades. Lots of talking but no real solution. Action and not rhetorics of doing this and that. The Johoreans deserve better.

[@maggiemee2978]

FOR 3.5 !!!!! CHARRRRGEEEEE!!!!!