However, the state government is very grateful to the federal government for agreeing to implement the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in certain areas instead of the state as a whole, he said.As at yesterday, a total of 1,209 positive Covid-19 cases were reported in Johor, with 60 of them being new cases.The closure of the Malaysia-Singapore border began on March 18, when the government imposed the Movement Control Order (MCO) in the country to curb the spread of Covid-19 infection.
Malaysia begins construction for Singapore-Johor RTS Link with groundbreaking ceremony at Bukit Chagar station Johor Bukit Chagar station The groundbreaking ceremony was held at the construction site for Bukit Chagar station, and attended by officials via an online video conference. (Photo: Johor Royal Press Office) New Content Item By Amir Yusof @AmirYusofCNA 22 Nov 2020 07:33PM (Updated: 22 Nov 2020 07:40PM)
JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia began construction for the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project between Singapore and Johor on Sunday (Nov 22) with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site for the Bukit Chagar station.
The event was attended virtually by Johor's ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, Johor CrownPrince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, Malaysia's Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong, Johor Chief Minister Hasni Mohammad and other government officials.
Advertisement During the ceremony, Malaysia officials also announced that 40 per cent of the infrastructure costs borne by the Malaysia government for the project will be set aside for bumiputera contractors, including companies in Johor.
The RTS Link aims to connect Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru to Woodlands in Singapore, serving about 10,000 passengers per hour each way to help ease traffic congestion on the Causeway. Passenger services is targeted to start from end-2026.
RTS Link platform Bukit Chagar An artist's impression of the train platform at Bukit Chagar Station. (Photo: MRTS) The groundbreaking event marks a major milestone for Malaysia Rapid Transit System (MRTS), the developer and owner of the civil infrastructure for the Malaysian section of the RTS Link.
Advertisement The Bukit Chagar station will feature a four-storey building, encompassing the train platform and an immigration, customs and quarantine complex (CIQ), said MRTS chief executive Mohd Zarif Hashim in a speech.
The project facility will be part of a transit-oriented development with an adjoining transport hub and mixed property development, he added.
"The RTS Link project is a rail project which is fast and efficient, to facilitate more convenient travel between Singapore and Malaysia, especially for the comfort of Johor residents. It will connect the Bukit Chagar station, which is located next to the JB Sentral station, to the Woodlands North station in Singapore 4km away," said Mohd Zarif.
Layout for RTS project The layout for RTS Link project. (Photo: MRTS) He explained that the rail line would pass through JB Sentral, make a curve along Jalan Ismail Sultan before moving to Selak Tebrau and towards the Woodlands North station in Singapore.
Construction and civil infrastructure is expected to take four years, and the installation of the rail system will take another two years.
"This project is supposed to go live on Dec 31, 2026," said Mr Mohd Zarif.
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The total cost of the RTS project is estimated at RM10 billion (S$3.24 billion). Both governments have agreed to a split of 61:39, with Malaysia forking out RM3.716 billion for the project.
Mr Mohd Zarif said that this cost includes system operations as well as development of the ICQ complex in Bukit Chagar station, and that 40 per cent of the amount for the infrastructure has been set aside for bumiputera companies.
“Forty per cent of the total infrastructure construction cost will be allocated to Bumiputera contractors, including those from Grade 1 to Grade 6 from Johor," said Mr Mohd Zarif.
He added that Malaysian company Adil Permata has been appointed as the contractor to do early work, such as cleaning the site for the station and shifting utilities in the area.
"The RTS Link project will expand the supply chain and develop the rail technology industry in Johor and provide jobs with the depot in Wadi Hana," said Mr Mohd Zarif.
The depot will be located 1km away from Bukit Chagar station.
Johor Sultan RTS Link project Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar launching the groundbreaking for construction of the Bukit Chagar Station. He is accompanied by Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and Johor Chief Minister Hasni Mohammad. (Photo: Johor Royal Press Office) Mr Mohd Zarif added that Sultan Ibrahim has also agreed to organise a contest for members of the public to suggest possible designs for the station's external facade.
Mr Mohd Zarif said the designs must "reflect characteristic of the state of Johor" and have "nostalgic elements" of how Malaysia's main rail operator KTM originated in the state.
The project was meant to be completed in 2024, but work on the project was earlier suspended at Malaysia’s request.
In July, leaders from Singapore and Malaysia held a ceremony at the Causeway to mark the official resumption of the project.
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Great news ...I live.near RTS Bukit Chagar Station ..indeed it's convenient for me and those working in Sg to converse daily from JB SG JB ...expect to be a huge success as I will be witnessing it's constructing from time to time
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Add more next week ! My uncle used to buy above > RM2.00 a share holding for a few years now ...I m so lucky can get below 0.50 a share ..buy and hold for future fund...plenty of landbank in JB !
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