The Singapore-Johor Causeway and the polluted waters around it

The Singapore-Johor Causeway is one of the world's busiest land crossings, with more than 300,000 people crossing the border daily. But fishermen who have cast their nets in the area for generations are lamenting poorer hauls these days, saying that pollution around the Causeway is depleting their catch. Read the full report: cna.asia/3yQOG3F
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[@GKP999]

Last year, I went to Sugei- Buloh Wetland Reserve. As I approached the coastal area, trash appeared. It got worse the closer I got to the coast. It was really sad to see so much trash caught in the mangroves.

[@numo203]

just seeing all the hate between singaporeans and malaysians in the comments really infuriates me. cant we all just act more as humans, as one, and less "oh youre malaysian" or "you are singaporean ah?". whats the need for dividing the people? accept the fact or not, malaysians and singaporeans benefit greatly from each other. such a childish mindset to have that just because someone was born in a different country, it gives you the right to treat them differently. remember that this is our world, not your world or my world. less of pushing the blame to either side and more of coming together!

[@teeteetuu94]

You might as well be shouting into a void. As long as the concept of nationhood stick around, pride will always get in the way. Afterall, nobody likes to be told what and how to do things, even if it is justified and warranted, because "I have my own rules, you have yours".

[@LawrenceWank]

SG and MY should form a private joint venture firm to tackle this pollution problem. If it is government led, good luck having anything done at all.

[@leocitywrestling7029]

it should be just private led

[@kayabutter2883]

There's no profit to be had in cleaning up waterways.

[@leocitywrestling7029]

@@kayabutter2883 there is if the waters around it are used for something I’m thinking why not make the immediate surroundings waters part of the causeway So in addition to vehicles and on foot you can boat the causeway

[@lllengl.9660]

Wait long long for Malaysia.

[@leocitywrestling7029]

@@lllengl.9660 then Singapore do it and we claim more territory by duty Technically JB can be considered Malaysia extension of Singapore

[@FarhiRosleysembunyi]

As much as I disagree with Tun Mahathir, he proposed the repair of the Johor Causeway back in 1996 to allow the straits to flow freely again, but this was repeatedly denied by the Singaporean government. Tun Mahathir also proposed an elevated, curved bridge on the Malaysian side in 2001, but Singapore again opposed this construction. Perhaps Singapore feared that Malaysia might open a port in the straits. However, they should already know that ships choose Singapore because it is an efficient port, especially compared to Malaysia.

[@user-kn1ll5ok2f]

sg scared lose money,people should learn the history on this causeway

[@noeltan3596]

The main concern for Singapore was, what was going to happen to the water pipes running under the course way.

[@bf.258]

@@user-kn1ll5ok2f not sure we are "scared" of losing anything really. You need to ask yourself, who is the majority that uses the causeway every single day.

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

Sort out the immigration booths in Johor first. 1/2 of them aren't even manned. 😂

[@noorulhasan4904]

​@@WasLostButNowAmFoundIt's to keep the parasites out

[@Rahman_bmx82]

SG and MY need to work together rebuild the causeway to make it bridge so water can flow in and out.. like 2nd link. Benefit for both party.

[@whybotherha1021]

itu lahh..benda boleh buat.. tapi tak buat2..

[@thecommentatorofreallynoth9966]

Why should anyone rebuild? Waste money, the Causeway working perfectly fine, Tanjung Pelepas working very well. You already in debt, still want throw money at stupid ideas.

[@siddd88]

See. Its just a 1km bridge. Not a big deal for Malaysia. Just anytime. The always problematic man is Singapore.

[@Rahman_bmx82]

@@thecommentatorofreallynoth9966 to make a bridge is better for the environment. because of the sea creature they can migrate easily, now because of the current Cosway, the rubbish stuck the same with the marine life..

[@thecommentatorofreallynoth9966]

@@Rahman_bmx82 Malaysia free to do what they want, no want stopping the crooked bridge. It is your kewangan that don't end up. Y'all are 1 Trillion ringgit in debt, and you still want to talk about a silly bridge that does little? If tomorrow Singapore invade Johor, SAF will add another 3 bridges across the Straits of Johor.

[@chrischen1730]

Should deploy ocean cleanup Interceptor in the causeway !!

[@jessicaregina1956]

Should deployed Super Star Destroyers.

[@tanchewhoe3566]

Why got rubbish? Why didn’t manage and clean? That’s not because of the causeway …

[@ahan300]

Aiyo. Batam also got litter bugs. You dont see it in Sentosa because ocean currents carry them away. Causeway can be improved to lessen the pollution by rebuilding culvert to allow water flow, why so kancheong? It is more practical anyway.

[@ringosuavey]

Malaysia will always blame singapore...

[@abgnadk]

Singapore will always blame Malaysia

[@puspamalarratnasingam8026]

There is a shipyard near by. Make sure they don’t discharge the oil in the sea.

[@maverickM4A1carbine]

I didn’t know about Orang Seletar! Very cool Like a whole different world even though we live in one tiny country

[@o__ospectrum]

Bro, also Orang Biduanda Kallang (Kallang area) and Orang Bugis (Rochor area) were formerly areas Kallang and Bugis people lived in. 😊

[@tambakoverlanders]

What do you think the Seletar region of Singapore is named after? Its not some coincidence.

[@raymondlow393]

@@o__ospectrum- - - now there are orang Geylang, which is the most rowdy and lawless part of Singapore, where even the police are too afraid to be present. Also, there are orang Toa Payoh, orang Bishan, orang Ang Mo kio .. . etc etc.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@tambakoverlanders]

@@raymondlow393stop whitewashing the names of Orang Asli

[@deniseli8315]

The causeway bridge also very shaky at time. I was thinking the foundation of the bridge need to be recalculated as we have alot of trade coming in and out especially with all the construction work requiring the material from Malaysia.

[@90taetaeya]

I was at pulau ubin. Omg so much trash and i checked. All from malaysia! The bottle brand all malaysian.

[@wanahmad2238]

What about oil spill from Singapore

[@jonyq]

@@wanahmad2238 and what about it?

[@troywho1627]

​@@jonyqMalaysian jz cnnt loose evrything and anything oso want claim spore.same old bullshit frm them..😂😂😂

[@Ammar9394119]

​@troywho1627 Let's not forget, 2017 oil spill from Pasir Gudang port affected Singapore

[@troywho1627]

@@Ammar9394119 cn push jz push lah... never-ending

[@smling11]

Solution we already have, for very long. Malaysia just follow Singapore standard in filtering out the draingage and treat the water before they can be discharged into the sea or straits. No, replacing Causeway to bridge do not help. It just amplifiesthe problem. Instead of accumulating the thrash that can be swept up easier, they shall be polluting the coasts of Singapore all over, from Sembawang, ... Changi and Ubi, Tekong and Marine Parade. Then the polluter can tell you they are not the one.

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

The plastic wrappers and milk cartons mostly printed in Bahasa Melayu,and have sdn bhd printed on it.

[@noorulhasan4904]

Nope building an actual bridge is the only solution British rebuilt the causeway this way to cut cost since they've gone broke after ww2 allowing water to pass through the strait freely is the only solution to this problem

[@kyris66]

Filtering smaller waterways like rivers before they meet the sea has definitely been successful in many places. Of course, the best would be providing proper waste management everywhere so pollution doesn't happen, but since it's already in the water, the best thing to do is to keep it from getting to the biggest body of water, the sea.

[@namda2]

It was an unwise decision not to replace the causeway with a proper bridge.

[@manchu-qu9mw]

This is a sick problem. Malaysia is not so forthcoming due to corrupted leaders and unfair deals. Add on to the many donkey years of the notorious jam is unbearably stinking, like the dirty water.

[@ahan300]

Last time we proposed bridge for better straits water flow, you SG was afraid that it would disrupt your water pipes. Simple as that. The straits is so still like lake due to causeway blocking the flow. If you use your brain or eyes, the RTS & Secondlink are bridges type & not causeway, why????

[@ML-yu5ij]

@@ahan300 I don't think you are in a position to comment on " if you use your brain"....thats because your kind has none

[@davidt5185]

Singapore got a lot of brains? maybe, not sure ...but for sure if have, costs $500k a month 😂

[@iamtg1]

Ayo easy to blame others, lah. 🤦‍♂

[@chanjl49]

​@@ahan300doesnt sound credible. Source?

[@JacksonOfDork]

Well you now have the answer from Serina there, just build a bridge like Tuas for the woodlands checkpoint. But the only problem they're gonna have is the congestion thats going to happen if one of the checkpoint has to close down for rebuilding, I think they might make a decision once the third link is completed

[@ramlimattar]

This causeway bridge is ugly, outdated and ecological disaster in the making. Time to replace it with a beautiful new hanging bridge that competes with the best in the world and turn the straits water into a blue river for everyone to enjoy.

[@igoblin8326]

Mam. The Causeway is not a bridge.

[@basil88815]

I see people littering into the sea along the Johor Beaches, especially in the evening after their gathering sessions

[@raymondlow393]

1:28 - - - malaysian govt should go find out who are the most likely people who polluted the waters around the causeway ? Who are the ones who indiscriminately dumped rubbish into the waters and polluted the water ?

[@jessicaregina1956]

Ask the bumiputra

[@x27Phantom]

Malaysia causeway sweeper dumping rubbish into the sea

[@pgobserver254]

So, picture this: on Johore’s side, it’s like a pollution party gone wild. You’ve got the Pasir Gudang port churning out more traffic than a weekend sale, seafood restaurants dotting the coast like stars in the sky (or should I say, like a constellation of potential food poisoning), and squatter settlements at the river mouth that make our old Boat Quay days look like a luxury resort. And these squatters? They’re not just squatting-they’re squatting with a vengeance, turning the sea into their personal toilet. Yep, it’s as gross as it sounds. Now, add a massive oil refinery right next to this port of chaos, spewing who knows what into the water. And as for bunkering up the coastline during reclamation? Ha! That’s clearly not on their to-do list. It’s like watching someone build a sandcastle next to a tidal wave and thinking, “Yeah, this’ll work.” And this is all happening daily. You can’t just wave a magic wand and clean it up. If anyone suggests opening the causeway culvert to ‘solve’ the issue, let’s just pause for a moment. That would be like opening Pandora’s box, but with a smellier outcome. The pollution from the east would rush west, and before you know it, our beloved Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve would be history, the fish farms would be empty nets, and the beautiful sandy beach at Forest City would be more “oil slick chic” than tropical paradise. And Singapore? No way they’d agree to that. Pushing all that muck around and pretending the problem is solved is like sweeping dirt under the rug and then wondering why your house stinks. It’s irresponsible, short-sighted, and downright disgusting. If Johore wants to clean up its act, they need to scrub it all out first, not just shove the dirt over to the Singapore side and hope no one notices. 4:52

[@jonathanliewnapitupulu8400]

Causeway need to breakdown change to bridge in order let water pass through

[@jonyongkkkl5119]

bear in mind that the strait is only 12m at its deepest point, and it hosts many ports with ships, and the water flow is blocked by the causeway bridge, so it's only natural that the water becomes polluted. I wouldn't eat fish or seafood caught from that area.

[@dunia566]

Same here..that causeway needs to go

[@marcslacker3713]

Its not abt the embankment..Not about water flow..Its HUMAN...

[@cwlim62]

“As it moves it dissolves it disintegrates… “ What utter rubbish (pun intended) is that ridiculous woman talking 😡 They don’t - the trash just ‘moves’ on to pollute the ocean.

[@mle0ng]

Yes, that’s Malaysian mentality

[@LinQihua]

I was shocked too, how could a seemingly highly educated lady like her think this way? If her logic of 'disintegration' is true, then there's no worry of microplastics in the oceans at all!

[@LinQihua]

@@mle0ng her nationality is not known, let's not speculate.

[@syncout9586]

Both sides have equal blame on this. Industrial areas produce a lot more waste. Singapore has Sembawang Shipyard and its surrounding industrial developments while Malaysia also has its Pasir Gudang Industrial district

[@desmondkwang5945]

For decades, Singapore and Malaysia have struggled to collaborate on facilitating human flow. Given this history, I'm skeptical about their ability to achieve anything together. Simply implementing an efficient bus or train service on the causeway could make a significant difference, yet neither side seems willing to take action.

[@user-kn1ll5ok2f]

its about pointing fingers & to see who better at what,if u fix the probelm,u cant see which one doing more good than others,got to show if the heavier taxed country "do job"

[@MingYeeLim]

if garbage are not trapped... they just flow to other places and become other people's problem... hmmm... 🤔🤔🤔

[@HelloWorld-pc3ku]

Nobody cares about the pollution near the cause way…. It doesn’t benefit the economy in both ends, you think both side of the government will take action and either build a new bridge around the causeway just because of this minor issue?

[@engchoontan8483]

i use the RTS construction video to check waters for the past few months.. also aeroplane landing videos

[@raymondlow393]

SO ? ? ?

[@heinzg4631]

just let it polluted .. It is singapore stupidty dont want to change the causeway to a new bridge,

[@leocitywrestling7029]

so who's waters are polluted, singapore or malaysia

[@sadfool]

Yesterday we fished Singapore north water, the water was so brown man. It was unfishable, many trash, had some stench and highly demotivating.

[@itsptw]

Find the sources of pollution and educate them rather than clean up the pollution. Both sides come out with ideas from expertise to build a mega flushing system? It is expensive but long term will be good for future generations but the cheapest way is educate not to litter 🚮.

[@user-wc4jr2op8b]

All the rubbish and industrial discharge are mainly from Malaysia 🇲🇾 . There's nothing Singapore 🇸🇬 can do if Malaysia 🇲🇾 Government keep their eyes closed and carry on allowing themselves pouring industrial waste and rubbish 🚯 into the strait .

[@raymondlow393]

@@user-wc4jr2op8b - - - when polluting companies give under-table red packets, govt environmental inspectors not only keep both eyes closed, they even put on ear-buds and pretend that everything is going on fine in there.

[@rahulmaron]

should impose fine based on the trash sources. It will never stop unless some detterrent measures are implemented.

[@iamtg1]

@@user-wc4jr2op8b Sure ah? Easy to blame others, lah. 🤦‍♂

[@GrinGottsGBL]

All of the squatters, homes build on top of water, human wastes are directly flush into the water🤣

[@user-wy4nd9ve5g]

Talk rubbish, lately Malaysia cleaner was spotted to dump rubbish into the sea, really utterly speechless....

[@shadowmistress999]

I saw with my own eyes a cleaner sweeping rubbish down the drain and call it a day...the government need to promote campaign this issue

[@Stevenraj-iu8jx]

They should create some kind of gap for water to flow through.

[@ctanky]

The causeway is 100 years old. Now suddenly got so many complaints. So, it means that for the past century, they were sleeping.

[@FlamingWind]

Sorry to say that it is the fault of Malaysia and its industrial discharge. This causeway has been around for almost 100 years. You are telling me now that there is an issue recently? Another possible reason could be overfishing too.

[@RainySG711]

It's not bridge, it's causeway, and the causeway turned Singapore from an island into a peninsula, disrupting the normal ocean currents in the Johor Strait, resulting in the accumulation of pollution.

[@zzy341]

@@RainySG711ok then give us our island back?

[@raymondlow393]

⁠@@zzy341- - - which island are you referring to?

[@thecommentatorofreallynoth9966]

​@@RainySG711 you don't pollute then don't need accumulate.

[@Takealookat123]

Why not a bridge instead of causeway?

[@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG]

Because of Business Interest…

[@zack.111]

The causeway is not the cause but the trash.

[@user-dz7pg4wu7u]

Why didn't they put 24 hours CCVT around that area to monitor potential offenders?

[@weesowhow9156]

This one should be Malaysia side not singapore you all should know can't be singapore .when heavy rain occur water flow system singapore no problem but Malaysia water flow system is bad so the debris flow out off to the sea and follow the current movements . So ,obviously is Malaysia. And singapore is clean country please take note.

[@pgobserver254]

The water pollution along the Straits of Johore is primarily caused by a mix of industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, untreated sewage, and marine traffic. Major culprits include: 1. **Industrial Discharges**: Factories located along the coast often release untreated or poorly treated waste directly into the straits, contributing to chemical and heavy metal pollution. 2. **Agricultural Runoff**: Fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals used in farming wash into the waterways, leading to nutrient pollution, which can cause algal blooms and harm marine life. 3. **Untreated Sewage**: Inadequate sewage treatment facilities, particularly on the Malaysian side, result in the release of untreated or partially treated sewage into the straits, leading to organic pollution and microbial contamination. 4. **Marine Traffic**: The straits are a busy shipping lane, and oil spills, ballast water discharge, and littering from ships contribute to the pollution. ### Impact on Singapore Coastal Areas Singapore's coastal areas are affected by this pollution in several ways: - **Marine Ecosystem Damage**: Pollutants can harm coral reefs, mangroves, and other marine ecosystems, which are vital for biodiversity and coastal protection. - **Water Quality**: Pollution affects water quality, posing risks to public health and reducing the suitability of coastal waters for recreational activities. - **Fisheries**: Contaminated waters can impact local fisheries, affecting livelihoods and food safety. ### Singapore's Erosion Prevention and Environmental Protection Measures Singapore has implemented various measures to bunker up its coastal areas and prevent soil erosion: 1. **Coastal Reclamation**: Extensive land reclamation projects have added to Singapore’s land area, but these projects also incorporate erosion control measures, such as the use of geotextiles and rock armoring. 2. **Mangrove Restoration**: Mangroves are planted to stabilize coastlines, reduce erosion, and protect against storm surges. 3. **Seawalls and Revetments**: These are constructed along vulnerable coastlines to protect against wave action and prevent soil erosion. 4. **Greenery Planting**: Coastal parks and green belts are maintained to enhance natural resilience against erosion and serve as buffers. 5. **Integrated Coastal Management**: Singapore employs an integrated approach, balancing development with environmental protection, ensuring that coastal protection measures do not harm the environment. These efforts reflect Singapore's commitment to protecting its coastal areas while mitigating the impact of pollution from the Straits of Johore. 4:52

[@stewardang4939]

The 2 govts really need to overcome their internal political issues that are holding back the turning of the causeway into a bridge. That should've happened 30 yrs ago if not for political indecisiveness. But also, enforcement & education on illegal discharge & pollution and its effects need to be stronger. The public (and more importantly, businesses) needs to know how illegally throwing their trash into the water eventually affects them, not just in terms of fines & enforcement, but also their health & safety

[@dunia566]

Hmm..most owners don't care because they don't live there

[@petrusj201]

The causeway should have been turned into a bridge years ago...it would have made for cleaner waters in the East and West Johor Straits.

[@mikaroz8114]

They can catch alot of crocodiles there though😂

[@MYBNMZ1]

Should create tunnel under the causeway to let water pass through like the one between St. John & Lazarus Island. Currently the water surrounding the causeway lack circulations.

[@ahan300]

Wise comment from a Singaporean.

[@dunia566]

Same thought..but getting stuck in the tunnel in a massive traffic jam could be one hell of an experience

[@arrowstheorem1881]

Is this a prelude to a tax?

[@frederickcharles1439]

Pokok paya bakau n pokok kelapa kena tnm millions tepi sungai laut baru air jadi bersih

[@iamtg1]

Why not make a small bridge between the causeway for the water to flow. 🤔

[@jessicaregina1956]

Why not make a big skyscraper in the causeway

[@iamtg1]

@@jessicaregina1956 Good idea.

[@zack.111]

Why make a bridge when the causeway can still be used. Water can still flow from the other side as it is a river and not a reservoir.

[@timetreasures557]

are the fish finding their way to our markets in singapore?

[@dunia566]

Hope so 😂

[@LonganLee]

RC members can volunteer to do regular clean up mah. Whats the issue?

[@hugohabicht9957]

I would never eat anything coming out of these waters

[@johnhg_myaus]

No point harping on the effects and sentiments from by gone years.. I believe all the rivers from Johor that discharges into the causeway ARE the problem... Show us the rubbish traps along rivers IF there is any...

[@pigmoonk2545]

for national security the causeway shd not be touched. Thanks

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

You can easily tell who are the litter bugs based on the types of rubbish that are polluting the straits. After you have figured this out it is so easy to go after those who are responsible for it. Could be Malaysians,Singaporeans or sailors etc.

[@kongthai..]

Just clean up the waterway with the same equipment used in Singapore river and Klang river. 😢

[@user-wc4jr2op8b]

As long as Malaysia 🇲🇾 side keep pouring industrial waste and rubbish into the strait there's nothing Singapore 🇸🇬 can do !

[@kongthai..]

@user-wc4jr2op8b Put up netting on Johor river. Request sewage treatment for industrial facilities. Has MoEnv identify pollution sites on the Johor side. MoEnv can send agents to negotiate improvements. Wow Singapore cabinet has a mission now, improvements to standard of living on both side of the causeway. 🤣

[@steventay7778]

tunnelling is the best way to solve 80 % of pollution problems. It also helps to keep the beach between the strait of the two countries in good condition.

[@alouvoss]

I’ve been building the MRT for many years and I am therefore pro-tunnels. The ‘problem’ with the pollution highlighted in the article is not created by the causeway, it is made visible by the causeway. Replacing the causeway with a tunnel will be good for fishing and vessel movements in general… and it will help to HIDE the pollution problem. I guess the bigger question is whether or not Johor and Singapore want to SOLVE the pollution problem and not just hide it.

[@anziar3038]

S'pore has a first-world PAP govt ranked the most effective in the world.❤❤

[@fafafifufu]

So...what's your point?

[@noorulhasan4904]

Right let's make everything political

[@dunia566]

So they could fix this problem overnight

[@mrtienphysics666]

Singapore has 13 cases of mpox clade 2 infection. Malaysia has how many case?

[@malgudidays3311]

I didn't know the causeway caused the spread of the mpox. Something new we learn.

[@mrtienphysics666]

@malgudidays3311 does malaysia have mpox clade2 infections?

[@malgudidays3311]

@@mrtienphysics666 I was wondering what has the pollution at the causeway got to do with mpox?

[@mrtienphysics666]

@@malgudidays3311 mpox or pollution which more important?

[@malgudidays3311]

@@mrtienphysics666 pollution.

[@theperfectionist2468]

Both side of ministers can make smooth gantry for one another but cannot make pollution free 😅

[@waikiankhoo8746]

Take so long for government to realise? Inefficient

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Why can't ngo volunteer to clean it

[@MuhammadIrfan-ng9lf]

Why can’t you volunteer to clean it?

[@psychos1s.]

Ask help from ocean cleanup

[@theperfectionist2468]

Speak this to the new sg prime minister la 😅 seems that the new pm also not so much care on this issue also

[@gusgustavo6055]

seriously..allowed to eat mussels from here?

[@tangbridgette7172]

It's the job for both governments. Time to gather for table talks.

[@lightspeeder]

Chatgpt summary to save you some time 1. The video discusses the environmental impact of stagnant water at the Singapore-Johor Causeway. 2. It highlights the issue of trapped rubbish and pollutants due to the lack of water flow around the causeway. 3. The narrator explains that when water can flow freely, pollutants are more likely to disintegrate and have less environmental impact. 4. Accumulated pollutants lead to aeration problems and cannot be easily flushed away, worsening the situation. 5. Both sides of the causeway, in Malaysia and Singapore, have aquaculture activities that are affected by these pollutants. 6. The contamination impacts the fish bred in the area, which in turn affects the quality of seafood available. 7. The narrator reminisces about seeing fishermen at the causeway during their childhood, indicating a decline in such activities now. 8. There is a call for transparent sharing of information and cooperation between Malaysia and Singapore to address the pollution. 9. The video stresses the importance of transparency to avoid blame and enhance joint efforts in solving the environmental issues. 10. The need for collective action is emphasized due to the narrowness of the strait and the shared interests in improving water quality.

[@anasqai]

Chlorine? Baking Soda?

[@user-cl3ke3gy2f]

sg imports all fresh seafood...sg rivers clean as a piano... can fish... msians polluting rivers n seas r a common thing...

[@RainySG711]

The causeway turned Singapore from an island into a peninsula, disrupting the normal ocean currents in the Johor Strait, resulting in the accumulation of pollution.

[@kongthai..]

@RainySG711 that doesn't solve the pollution, just transfer it either to Straits of Malacca or South China Sea depending on the current flows The Straits Settlement (PAP), Federated Malaya (MCA, PKR) has always been better managed compare to Unfederated States of Malaya (UMNO, PAS), Borneo states (SUPP, PBB, PBDS). IT is not MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, so Lawrence Wong now has a MISSION instead daily dose of subsidy talk. We can also dig tunnel underneath the causeway but like said above, just move the trash elsewhere. 🤣

[@raymondlow393]

Better go educate your litter bugs about environmental importance instead of talking cork here.

[@kongthai..]

@RainySG711 matter of superior tact and negotiation methods. Set up a proposal paper, identify the source of problem and suggest solution, financing means. There are also other issue, the High Speed Rail. Help the MoT in Malaysia by suggesting alternative financing means including cost sharing of the rail system, identifying land development for sale to finance. Work out a VEP system that can be used on both side of the causeway. Any other outstanding issues? 🤣

[@Zayn-jc4zt]

The pollution due to trash that is being dumped into the river at JB side.

[@kongthai..]

@Zayn-jc4zt So it is a matter of negotiation. ART OF THE DEAL. Woodlands, Hougang, Pasir Ris, Changi coastal real estate stand to benefit, maybe 20km of real estate (excluding Sembawang docks, that power plant) or 2000 hectares, now worth S$10 billion of gains. Then Forest City, Danga Bay, Johor Royal Palace, (except Pasir Gudang, Pengerang industrial areas) worth another additional M$10 billion. So it is worth Property tax, assessments worth S$130 mil a year or M$400 mil a year extra to BEGIN NEGOTIATION. MISSION POSSIBLE PM Lawrence Wong 🤣

[@rbc812]

What is the government doing. More excuses?

[@paulr1125]

People in Singapore and Malaysia are both to blame for the pollution , just by removing the Causeway will not stop the source of the pollution !!!!!!!!!! The Causeway itself should have been replaced decades ago in order to allow water circulation but as usual nothing is done

[@T-rex513]

​...what caused the water to turn black?

[@triciabuenaluz6438]

Removing the causeway will only facilitate the trash to go to open water where it will directly or indirectly kill marine life. Excellent expert lol

[@Zayn-jc4zt]

There is a video which shows a garbage collector throwing the rubbish into the river at the JB side. "Laki sound pengutip sampah Johor buang sampah dalam sungai "viral sampai MB Johor turun bersihkan". Also this activity has been reported in their news as well a year ago.

[@RainySG711]

The causeway turned Singapore from an island into a peninsula, disrupting the normal ocean currents in the Johor Strait, resulting in the accumulation of pollution.

[@malgudidays3311]

Leave the causeway as it is. Whether bridge or causeway, there will be pollution. Not sure what you mean as usual nothing is done. How we all wish things were that simple.

[@Jon-bf2rs]

Neither SG nor Malaysia wants to fork out the $$$ for cleaning up that's the main reason the world is all about $$$$$

[@user47362]

Make the causeway a bridge instead?

[@MrBoliao98]

You pay the Bill

[@T-rex513]

​@@MrBoliao98...you no money meh?

[@MrBoliao98]

@@T-rex513 Malaysia is the one who ran out of money for the HSR, Muhyiddin bankrupt the country with debt. If not for Singapore footing the RTS bill, we still be sitting on the KTM.

[@Zayn-jc4zt]

Just clean up the trash and ensure people don't litter it into the river.

[@RainySG711]

The causeway turned Singapore from an island into a peninsula, disrupting the normal ocean currents in the Johor Strait, resulting in the accumulation of pollution.

[@rainmaker8677]

Pointing finger left,right and centre. This is not going to solve the issue.

[@troywho1627]

Malaysian best talent😅

[@lllengl.9660]

The rubbish are from Malaysia, even if some are from Singapore, must be the Malaysian in Singapore. - Keyboard warrior

[@AkecYak-hh6go]

Keep that fishmongers

[@NurReanna]

Singapore clean.singapore evrything good just cause its rules.

[@awequayzngs1780]

Own doings, common sense ! Do not take away more than required or necessary. Limits must be strictly imposed and no takeaway of small fishes. Pollution do drop down from the sky. Came from the over powering evils😈 inside of every human beings.

[@Sky-8646]

If there is will there is a way.

[@troywho1627]

Its called causeway😂

[@AzizRehman-g7g]

#Quttab

[@AhmetTekin101]

Singapore-Johor Causeway is an escape route for Singaporeans 🇸🇬 from the authoritarian bird cage .

[@kimikt51]

For the Malaysian to earn SGD. Lol

[@Zayn-jc4zt]

No such cage in SG. SG is a democratic country. That is why 1.3 million Malaysians migrated to SG.

[@WasLostButNowAmFound]

Causeway is the road to freedom for oppressed Malaysian minorities.

[@AhmetTekin101]

@@Zayn-jc4zt You need an education.

[@AhmetTekin101]

@@WasLostButNowAmFound Among ASEAN countries, Singapore is the *least prefered* country to live.

[@AzizRehman-g7g]

Azro HaraM

[@user-qg8pg9sh5v]

PAP open open to the world Knnbcjb

[@976buster]

I am quite disappointed with CNA in their research. U jus grab anyone u can find to do your documentary. Please talk to NUS and NTU specialist in Hydrology, Coastal reclaimatiom and and bridges. As a civil engineer, the solution is multi-disciplinary not a straightforward one

[@leocitywrestling7029]

i prefer this straight from the site ppl than any inland expert

[@gel-go-gett]

Do you blame Hamas? All Hamas fault.

[@Saiyajin47621]

Increase taxation on all products found in the waters. The money will be used to clean it. ❤

[@jefbonehunter7569]

Msia wanted to replace the causeway with a bridge but spore stubbornly refused

[@raymondlow393]

With a crooked bridge ? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@YourCasualEnemy]

Pin pls

[@psychos1s.]

Johor - Singapore causeway is a responsibility for both nations.. At least Singapore you're a developed country would you let these thing until it becomes worst in the future? think about your international reputation

[@harisomakantan6168]

What the crap? Where do you think the pollution is coming from? What ridiculous thing to say, both sides? There are no fisherman or people living along the cost or on the sea area. Johore has to stop polluting.