RTS Link Johor Singapore (December 2023)

[@Muhd_Akmal]

Thanks for the updates 😊

[@SGYap]

You are welcome! The upcoming RTS Link update will be on 1 Jan 2024

[@CheikosChannel]

Great shared bro. Big LIKE for your video.

[@SGYap]

BIG THANKS for the BIG LIKE! Thank you for your encouragement!

[@ziq2188]

Comprehensive air-view coverage . Very good. 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼

[@SGYap]

Thank you so much 😀 Glad you like it

[@KUKUMAIL]

Merry Xmas Yap...🎉🎉🎉🎉. Thanks for the RTS updates. I was making a rough estmation the other day, using KL LRT as basis: 1) Planned to ferry 10k passenger per hr. 2). During peak, frequency assume at 3 minutes - 60 min ÷ 3 minutes = 20 trips per hr. 3). 10k per hr ÷ 20 trips = 500 passenger to be ferried per trip. 4). Base on KL's LRT model (The Kelana Jaya line) each set of train comes with 4 coaches. 500 ÷ 4 = 125 pasaengers to be sardined into each coach. Working this basis, i think it will be quite jam pack in a coach , even without seat available (i assume no seat, all passenger to stand cos only takes 3 to 4 minutes journey😂). With seat around it will b even uncomfortable to pack 125 passengers i to one coach. The 20 trips per hour can b divided 10-10 each taking off ftom both terminals sides. So Mr. Yap, is my modelling sensible? Any comment n feedback in this POSSIBLE scenario of RTS when on full running? I am visualising a simulation into the future , on the possible peak hour operational conditions. The other concern is does RTS company has the budget to buy 20 sets of train (each with 4 coaches) - a hefty sum involved😂😂😂. TQ

[@SGYap]

Very good calculation indeed! From what I read, it is 3.6 mins intervals during peak hours and the trains have 4 coaches each. That means about 16 trips per hour instead of 20 trips per hour. The trains will likely have seats. The cost for taking the RTS most likely will be higher than taking the existing KTM Shuttle Tebrau, I estimate it to be RM 8 and SGD 8. I think the bottleneck should be at the immigration clearance, looking at the limited land at Bukit Chagar, likely immigration complex will not be big. Woodlands North side should have a bigger immigration complex compared to Bukit Chagar.

[@KUKUMAIL]

@@SGYap First n foremost thanks for sharing what you've picked up so far. 1) Frequency interval at close to 3.5 minutes would result further worsen the already 'sardine' pack condition (@ interval of 3 minutes). 2). S$8 (whopping RM25) is pretty xpensive (for my kid travelling daily to n fro for tertiary study over there😬😬😬). Why can't Spore side price it at more reasonable rate, say S$3.50?😂😂😂. Really got to factor this into my budget....since u have mentioned it now😂😂😂. Have to apply for college student fare for sure😂😂😂😂

[@KUKUMAIL]

@@SGYap Thanks for your input🙏 😄😄😄Am an ordinary common guy on the street, making some guesstimate figures😆😆😆. 1) S$8 is pretty high for my son's daily travel to n fro for college study. Don't understand why must be X to X digit matching fare? RM25+ (@current xchange rate) is really excessive😓😓😓. Have to apply for college student's fare for both sides to cut cost😂😂😂. 2) Yes....CIQ will b the bottleneck, especially JB side. Wonder if daily boarder crossing Q for student n worker lane will b faster or not🤔🤔. These are critical factors in determining wake up time, travelling time n arrival at destination time. Hope both sides immigration would apply the state of the art facial sensing system or any fast clearance system to reduce clearance time. My rough estimate of travelling time from Woodland North MRT terminal to any poly n u is within 30 to 40 minutes, very fast. In fact, Republic Poly is about 100m + walking distance from RTS Woodland North Terminal🙂🙂👍👍. Should both CIQs are efficient, it will s so fast n efficient to reach destinations in the island Republic👍👍 I need to go back to the my budget drawing board to factor in this S$8 n RM8 RTS fare😂😂😂😂😂. ,🙏🙏🙏

[@SGYap]

Correct, it will not be cheaper then the current KTM of RM 5 and SGD 5. Likely will be RM 8 and SGD 8. However Malaysia side recently mentioned they are planning to make it RM 5 for KTM for Malaysians either direction. Hence if this is a possibility, maybe Malaysian may get to enjoy RM 8 for either direction for RTS.

[@SGYap]

I think Malaysian students can use e-gate for both CIQ when crossing by bus, hence it should be fast. The bottle neck could be the waiting for bus to cross the causeway.

[@isyrafbusiness-eo1wy]

Mr.Yap, will there be any new/upcoming property developments beside or near RTS Bukit Chagar Station?

[@SGYap]

Yes, there is a new development called Urban Oasis (not launched yet) located right next to the RTS station. This is the press release for Urban Oasis for your reference www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/10/14/urban-oasis-next-to-rts-links-bukit-chagar-station-will-be-game-changer/

[@vizaveeme]

your video quality has improved a lot - thanks:)

[@SGYap]

Glad to hear that! Thank you very much! I look forward to produce better quality video

[@sootuckchoong7077]

When will it be ready? I'm excited to go over to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur.

[@SGYap]

@@sootuckchoong7077 Should be Dec 2026 opening of the RTS

[@stephenang499]

Unless they construct some form of LRT in Johor, the RTS is just pushing the congestion back to Johor itself, just imagine the massive number of cars at EDL and Terbrau Highway fetching passengers down to Bukit Chaggar to ride the RTS.

[@SGYap]

Yes, you are right, the RTS is going push more traffics into the city area. A BRT/LRT system is much needed

[@nick_1551]

It will actually go beyond that. That's why before RTS, will come KTMB's EDTP completion & the introduction of ETS & Komuter services so that more pax who live where the stations currently serve will hopefully ditch their cars at home or at the respective stations & just rail all the way, whether by Komuter, or LRT. BRT might be a bit hard in this regard, but the lower-income ppl can benefit if the facilities are adequate since BRT may be cheaper (although still not cheaper than the buses in themselves)

[@Raduan-cu3lz]

Malaysia n Singapore, we are partners. Bravo M'sia S'pore

[@blitzkreigzer4125]

Hi, not sure if you do any properties development research. If yes, which project would you recommend?

[@SGYap]

Thank you for your question. I do not do properties research but I do know what are the properties nearer to the Bukit Chagar RTS station. If you are thinking of the current nearest to the RTS Station, it should be Tritower, Twin Tower and SKS Pavillion. There is also an upcoming development called Urban Oasis right next to RTS Station but it is not launched yet. I do not know how to recommend as I did not study the psf, layouts and finishing.

[@blitzkreigzer4125]

@@SGYap what about coronade? Heard of any bad news for this?

[@KUKUMAIL]

Hi there Yap. Season Greeting from u ha!!😆😆😆😆. TQ for your update. Merry Christmas to u n a happy 2024 New year🙏🙏

[@SGYap]

Thank you very much Nya Sing! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!

[@hamiltonastan]

it looks like the launching girder has started moving forward since its launch in October after completing the first viaduct segment. since you mention mt. pulai in this video, there is another popular mountain hiking trail at gunung ledang which is famous for its legendary princess in Tangkak district. mt. ledang is highly accessible from Segamat if we take the ets train from both jb and kl.

[@SGYap]

Thank you for the updates on the launching girder and the introduction to Gunung Ledang. Gunung Ledang is new to me, I certainly hope one day I can do a hike at Gunung Ledang.

[@frankiechiuh3401]

3 years now from start date….55% completed. Looks it is ahead of schedule and remaining 45% should be completed in 30 months or May 2026. 6 months testing and can run in Jan 2027. Hurray !!

[@SGYap]

Yes, looks like the RTS Link project is on schedule and we can expect the RTS Link to start operations in Dec 2026 or Jan 2027.

[@KUKUMAIL]

Hopefully lah ...😂😂😂😂

[@nick_1551]

1:11 Gunung Pulai is more likely to be benefitted from KTMB's EDTP project than RTS itself due to its close proximity to Kulai station. With the future Komuter & ETS services, one can just rail in at any time from JB Sentral apart from the current fixed timings of the Express Selatan services

[@SGYap]

I feel a lot of residents in Singapore like to do hiking but with limited areas to hike in Singapore and Bukit Timah Hill is not really that challenging, they may be excited to know that they could easily take the RTS to Bukit Chagar and after that get a grab car or taxi to go directly to Gunung Pulai. Kulai station is nearer but there are limited KTM trains scheduled per day and the KTM timings may not suit the morning hike that hikers prefer. To get a grab or taxi to Gunung Pulai, residents in Malaysia may find it more convenience to alight at Kulai while residents in Singapore may find it more convenience to alight at Bukit Chagar. Gunung Pulai will likely have more visitors when both the EDTP and RTS are ready.

[@nick_1551]

@@SGYap yes. But by then, EDTP will be completed & Komuter services should be available. Even running at the current Komuter Utara scheduled frequency is still better than the current. 😅 If its early morning though like at sunrise, then no matter what, from SG, driving in will be best.

[@thecfclad]

my heart skipped a beat when the news broke that they are looking into bringing LRT to Johor Bahru. that would do wonders to the city. Though I'm a bit skeptical with how they are switching their attention to LRT when they have had the BRT project planned and trialed since the last 5,6 years 🤔The inconsistency of those higher ups are questionable but not surprising.

[@JKyle1016]

why do I think they'll proceed with the BRT as well as progressively push the LRT as well? i don't think it's *either* more like *together.*

[@SGYap]

I was at Jakarta last week and the Jakarta BRT was really good. I look forward to further updates on the BRT and LRT.

[@hairilhaziqzubaidi8628]

However, the BRT was conducted tender briefing stage to potential contractors and will be buit in short time, although I don't know when 😂

[@afizi1213]

for me its better johor bahru use art cause sarawak have it but the problem is johor dont have hydrogen like sarawak have ,so johor have 2 option one build lrt underground 2 build the bus station with the high frequency and so many people afford to use it

[@nick_1551]

​@@afizi1213the one in Sarawak is a trial & it's similar to the ART that trialled in JB a few years back.

[@awequayzngs1780]

22 yrs and 22 mths behind time ⏲️, thanks to Mr. The greatest Contradiction, The Mr knows it all.

[@fredneil4235]

Thank you SG Yap , you are the best . #wiprts

[@SGYap]

Thank you very much for your encouragement!

[@marktan3668]

I have not tried coin stand test with China HSR, Bandung’s HSR can make coin stand is an astonishing engineering achievement. Imagine in dynamic mode, it can balance horizontally with outstanding stabilization. The ‘stabilization’ beats all cameras. The information on ‘Pacific mall’ is intriguing.

[@SGYap]

The 'Pacific Mall' has been an eyesore and left abandoned for a very long time. For the coin balancing, I used a Singapore $1 coin and a Indonesia IDR 500 coin and it was quite stable.

[@frankiechiuh3401]

To be honest, if the right contractor & right equipment, it can be completed in next 12 months !!

[@Sarfrazseid07]

I'm working this side😅

[@Sreeni007]

Excellent video Mr Yap please make video on latest status of 1)TEL Thomson East Coast mrt 2) JB Segment KL ktmb railway line electrification doubling project

[@SGYap]

Thank you very much for your suggestion! Don't think I will have the time to do the KTMB segment but I am keen to do the Thomson East Coast Line, maybe next year.

[@nick_1551]

With regards to KTMB EDTP, what you can do is to look up for: 1) SCM channel who does a consolidated update once in 3 months. 2) those who travel on these KTMB Intercity trains in Johor. There are a few who film KTMB trains & rides on the EDTP sections. You can get some updates from their videos too. The KZbin channel "Ikhwan KTMB" goes on a ride to-&-fro every 3 months. In fact, he just uploaded a few today. The EDTP progress is, due to its way longer distance than RTS, not possible for KZbinrs for videoing every month as it takes an entire day to travel to all stations. Even for those who film via train rides, it takes at least half a day to film the whole trip via Express Selatan (either ES42, 43 or 44) or Express Rakyat Timuran (ERT 27) train services between Gemas & JBS. And then there's all the editing to be done. 🤣 So if you want regular EDTP updates, it is better for you to search on KZbin yourself (usually Gemas JB EDTP will do) & filter accordingly by week or month. It's better to get from more than 1 source for these.

[@laufamilytwoo1840]

I wish u a marry Christmas. I wish u Rts I wish u 2324 hv happy new year .everyone is waiting. Huat ah.👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@SGYap]

I got the inspirations on the Merry Christmas music when I saw the Christmas decorations at JB City Square.

[@firedup692]

Rip those homes below the viaduct. But on the other hand, those homes near the stations can convert their homes into rental investments.

[@SGYap]

The traffic diversions during the land viaduct constructions period do cause inconveniences to the people living or working near the land viaduct. On the other hand, properties in JB town areas do see more interests from potential buyers since the start of 2023.

[@KUKUMAIL]

About the JB LRT project.....I will wait n see. This land always has last minute u turn....cannot trust till it realises. MAYAU land as usual.....famous for its u turn n sudden change (or death?) behaviour....tak boleh caya lah......😅😅😅

[@kesavarman6771]

Betul tu , hopefully boleh built lah memang Lrt tolong utk economy JB

[@KUKUMAIL]

@@kesavarman6771 Saya pun mahu ia on, senang travel. Tapi ini Tanah Melayu gomen selalu tukar2 keputusan ....sudah banyak kes Ada...😬😬😬😬😬😬😬

[@fendi2785]

johor bnyk tanah sultan. apa yg merepek? kalau semua federal owned land xde susah mana. ko tngk KL. bukit seciput pon boleh bedal buat kondo. kalau xtau jngn komen.😂

[@KUKUMAIL]

@@fendi2785 Tengok je.....tengok siapa Yang Merepek. Orang lain Yang Merepek, Kau je Yang tahu semua🖕🖕🖕🖕 Kalau tak suka, berambus je....jangan Merepek. Kalau boleh buat sendiri buat lah, tak payah Tanya federal, Mintak tolong federal....🖕🖕🖕

[@cocaineminor4420]

Hopefully it will build

[@gohyonghongluke3443]

Even after the project still will caused the surrounding traffic jammed one la only the best solution is to remake the both two checkpoint bridge the current one remains until the new bridge ready then demolished.

[@SGYap]

An efficient BRT system or LRT network is really needed or else the traffic congestions in JB town area will get even worst when the RTS starts operations.

[@Raduan-cu3lz]

Malaysia, Singapore n Brunei are three richest countries in ASEAN.

[@lhloong33]

Mr Yap , I am excited on your upcoming vlog of you riding the HSR . Is it in Indonesia or China ?

[@SGYap]

Indonesia High Speed Rail Whoosh!!!!!!

[@gadgetsenthusiasm586]

Anyone have any news about the Coronado residence progress? I’m one of the buyer and hearsay this project is not progress. Wonder if this is a scam. 😢I asked the Coronate admin but no reply at all zzz

[@SGYap]

I have no info on this but from what I saw in the construction progress, it has been moving very slowly for Coronation Square.

[@gadgetsenthusiasm586]

@@SGYap thanks for the prompt reply 👍

[@liveenjoy6821]

Will High Speed Rail used the same route - the one planning from Kunming-Singapore ?

[@hoti3960]

unfortunately, the HSR will end at Johor Bahru.

[@SGYap]

At the moment, there were no press release on the routes for the new proposed and revised HSR. I am also curious to know the routes too.

[@KUKUMAIL]

Ends @ JB? The original was all the way to Tuas , along the west coastal land if Selangor all the way to Johor. Of course plan can b changed, but what's the point of having to cease @ JB? This comes into direct competition with KTM's ETS service. Furthermore, both targeting customers from different segment n it does not give convenient of quick cross border travelling n crossing (possible of enroute n taking off from Changi for many destinations not offered via KLIA) .

[@SGYap]

HSR should end in Singapore. I recalled Sultan Ibrahim recently mentioned he hoped the HSR can be realigned to pass through Forest City.

[@janettan115]

When this project may complete?

[@SGYap]

RTS Link should start operating by end of Dec 2026

[@azlanisa8840]

2:13 this viaduct segment is spoiled. The hogging seem like overstress.

[@afizi1213]

dia patut bina siap tiang tu kemudian baru pasang beam jambatan lalu stabilkan ia ,yg penting lepas siap bahagian tepi laut tu tambaklah buat taman ka atau buat taman rekreasi

[@arjunajuna6866]

Better MRT at JB...not line kelana jaya line.. always pack

[@SGYap]

According to the press release, 3 LRT lines were identified. Hope it will be approved and constructed.

[@kesavarman6771]

If they plan MRT for JB I think it is suitable from Senai Airport to JB sentral and maybe they name in MRT Kulai line. Hopefully!

[@fendi2785]

start with lrt first then see. nothing much going on in JB except people travelling for work between jb and singapore. mrt will become white elephant project.

[@cocaineminor4420]

​@@fendi2785relax One by one first Cannot do everything all together.

[@amirism91]

the pillar design is just the same as MRTs in KL

[@SGYap]

I didn't know about that. I will be at KL next week, maybe I take a photo of the pillar design in KL to compare in the next RTS update.

[@2wwwilly]

Yr video arrived 1 day late 😢😢😅😅

[@SGYap]

1 day late? I don't understand

[@Sreeni007]

Mr ilhloong kcic written on the train PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (lit. 'Indonesia China High-Speed Railways Limited', abbreviated as KCIC) is an Indonesian transportation company that operates the Indonesian high-speed rail network built on the Jakarta-Bandung route in the Parahyangan megapolitan area.[1]

[@SGYap]

Yes you are absolute right! Upcoming videos will be Indonesia High Speed Rail Whoosh!!!!!!

[@loismetal1567]

Bukit Chagar Station is looks small compare to Woodlands North Station..🤔

[@SGYap]

Yes, I have to agreed with you. Bukit Chagar station looks smaller than Woodlands North station.

[@mashilmi23]

What is the capacity for the station?

[@mtay65]

4:20 Should have 2 rows and slanting lots to optimize land usage. Nice vid anyway. Thx, SG.

[@SGYap]

They are still doing the markings for the motorcycles lots, maybe next month update I go and take a photo.

[@1965Singaporean]

😂Johre will never become the Shenzhen of Malaysia, even with all the infrastructure. Unless Johore is independent or merge with Singapore and treat everyone equally 😂

[@cocaineminor4420]

Relax it will become Johor Not Shenzhen Shenzhen is like 100000 years ahead of us Singaporeans and Malaysians.

[@cocaineminor4420]

Let's be real Nobody can compete with Shenzhen infrastructure especially the trains.

[@nassrol]

Shenzhen is better than both MY & SG. So let johor be johor n SG b SG

[@KUKUMAIL]

Can these politician / dreamers / frequent syiok sendiri fellas come up with some more REALISTIC vision in this ketuanan big landscape? 😅😅😅

[@erictayverystrongimaginati1662]

👍✌️🙏 Malaysia boleh lah

[@rayquazabrawlstars]

pls do trains tier list 🙏🙏🤑🗣️🗣️💯💯💯🔥🔥

[@SGYap]

Upcoming videos will be on the Indonesia High Speed Rail Whoosh!!!!!!