‘Critical’ with RTS Link launch: Johor’s caretaker chief minister calls on Putrajaya to expedite ART rail plan
Johor’s caretaker Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi is urging the Malaysian federal government to expedite the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project. He argues the rail system is essential to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic once the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link opens in 2027.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development is vital for regional economic integration and managing cross-border transit between Malaysia and Singapore.
Onn Hafiz Ghazi made the call on Johor's elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project at an event on Tuesday (Jun 16) attended by Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
The article reports on a government official's request and the context of the infrastructure project without taking a side.
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