Singapore agrees to suspend construction of RTS Link at Malaysia's request

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BREAKING: Construction of JB-Singapore RTS link suspended up to Sep 30; Malaysia to reimburse Singapore for abortive costs as result of the suspension

until Sep 30 at Malaysia's request, Singapore Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said on Tuesday .

During the suspension period, Malaysia will decide if it intends to proceed with the RTS Link project as it is. Malaysia can also propose changes to the project scope, and Singapore will give any such changes due consideration, he added.

The RTS Link, which connects Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru to Woodlands in Singapore, is expected to ferry up to 10,000 passengers per hour each way.

 

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