KUALA LUMPUR: Construction of the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) will begin next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ir Wee Ka Siong said works will start in January, soon after necessary approvals are obtained from the relevant authorities of Malaysia and Singapore.
"The construction of the RTS link will be done in two phases.
"The first will take place between early 2021 and end of 2024, which involves civil structure development; while the latter, carried out between early 2025 and end of 2026 will comprise development of systems such as signalling, rolling stock, telecommunications, as well as system testing and commissioning," he said.
Wee said this in reply to a question from Akmal Nizar Zakaria (PH-Johor Baru).
He added that the ground-breaking ceremony for the project is expected to be held on July 30, 2020 at Tambak Johor; and will be witnessed by the prime ministers of both countries.