Malaysia is facing pressure to expand Johor Baru's public transport infrastructure as the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to draw a surge in commuters. Despite the economic zone's aim to create 100 projects and rival Klang Valley as Malaysia's growth engine, the city struggles with chronic congestion and limited public transportation options. The heavy traffic from the Causeway, one of the world's busiest land crossings, exacerbates the issue, with commutes sometimes taking three hours. Experts warn that without improvements to mass transit systems, Johor Baru will struggle to cope with the influx of people.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiates the groundbreaking ceremony for the Penang Light Rail Transit Mutiara Line in George Town January 11, 2025. — Bernama picas a first-time user . Exclusively for Malay Mail readers: Use codeKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Malaysia is under pressure to expand Johor Baru ’s public transport infrastructure as a growing number of commuters are expected to flock to the city following the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone .
Despite this goal, however, Malaysia still has not made progress in planning for improved mass transit systems to help the state capital cope with congestion, which is already chronic now. “It is not fast enough,” Goh Bok Yen, an urban and transport planning specialist, told the South China Morning Post.
This issue is compounded by limited public transportation options, making it difficult for commuters to move efficiently within the city and beyond.
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