JB-SG Link: Ten Thousand People Every Hour, for RM3.75 Billion

Dr. Law Teik Hua, Associate Professor, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

23-Jul-20 07:17

JB-SG Link: Ten Thousand People Every Hour, for RM3.75 Billion

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After a series of Malaysia-caused delays, the 4km JB-Singapore RTS link is finally on, with plans to commence operations by the end of 2026, though at an inflated cost of RM3.75 billion.

Dr. Law Teik Hua, Associate Professor, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), discusses details.

Photo source: Catherine Lai / AFP

Produced by: Dayana Mustak

Presented by: Khoo Hsu Chuang, Wong Shou Ning

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