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Anthony Loke: RTS Link not delayed, buffer time needed for safety approvals

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 8 — Malaysia and Singapore jointly decided to start the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link operations in February 2027, rather than taking a...

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Malaysia and Singapore have mutually agreed to begin operations of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in February 2027, following thorough safety evaluations and technical approvals from both nations' authorities.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke emphasized that the project is not delayed, but rather requires additional time to ensure all processes are completed meticulously, avoiding any potential safety risks.

The decision is intended to allow comprehensive testing and commissioning of the system, after which the opening date will be confirmed.

The physical infrastructure is already complete, with significant testing scheduled before the operator takes over by the end of December 2026.

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 8 — Malaysia and Singapore jointly decided to start the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link operations in February 2027, rather than taking a unilateral step, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

He said the project was not delayed. Instead, additional time was needed to allow an independent safety consultant to conduct a final evaluation and to secure technical approvals from authorities in both countries.

The minister said the approvals involved Malaysia’s Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA).

“After taking these considerations into account, both parties, through the operator RTS Operations Pte Ltd (RTSO), informed their respective authorities.

“I have also communicated with Singapore’s Transport Minister, and we agreed that the best decision is to commence operations in February so that all processes can be executed as thoroughly as possible,” he told a press conference after launching the BAS.MY service expansion at Johor Bahru Sentral here today.

He said RTS Link operations could start as early as January, but February was chosen to provide a buffer and ensure safety evaluation and technical approvals proceed smoothly.

He added that physical work on the RTS Link station and the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex building was complete, while October to December was a critical phase for testing and commissioning before the system was handed over to the operator by Dec 31.

Loke explained the government does not want to risk rushing the process, as the RTS Link is a cross-border project involving safety and will serve thousands of passengers daily.

He said February is a comfortable timeframe for both nations to complete testing, safety evaluations, and technical approvals.

Loke said the opening date will be announced only after APAD and LTA grant all approvals, and the government remains confident the service will start in February 2027.

Previously, RTSO said that all system testing and trial runs are targeted for completion by Dec 31 this year, with passenger services expected to start in February 2027, compared to the initial expectation of operations commencing in January. — Bernama

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马来西亚和新加坡已达成共识，在经过两国当局的全面安全评估和技术批准后，将于 2027 年 2 月开始运营新柔地铁系统 (RTS) 连接线。

交通部长陆兆福强调，该项目并未延误，而是需要更多时间以确保所有流程都一丝不苟地完成，避免任何潜在的安全风险。

该决定旨在对系统进行全面测试和调试，之后将确定开放日期。

物理基础设施已经完工，在运营商于 2026 年 12 月底接管之前，将进行大量的测试。

新山，10月8日——马来西亚交通部长陆兆福表示，马来西亚和新加坡共同决定于2027年2月启动新山-新加坡快速交通系统（RTS）连接线的运营，而不是采取单方面行动。

他表示，该项目并未延期。相反，需要更多时间让独立的安保顾问进行最终评估，并获得两国相关部门的技术批准。

部长表示，此次审批涉及马来西亚陆路公共交通局 (APAD) 和新加坡陆路交通管理局 (LTA)。

“考虑到这些因素，双方通过运营商 RTS Operations Pte Ltd (RTSO) 通知了各自的有关部门。

“我也与新加坡交通部长进行了沟通，我们一致认为，最好的决定是在2月份开始运营，以便所有流程都能尽可能彻底地执行，”他在今天于柔佛新山中央车站启动BAS.MY服务扩展计划后举行的新闻发布会上表示。