Malaysia to allocate US$35.4 million to address congestion at entry points via Causeway and Tuas

JOHOR BAHRU: To handle the traffic congestion at the region’s access factors, including the area gates connecting the nation to Singapore, the Malaysian government has approved an allocation of approximately RM168.7 million( US$ 35.4 million ).

The funds will be used to carry out three natural projects and offer incentives to immigration officials at the entrance points, according to deputy prime minister and nbsp Fadillah Yusof on Wednesday, October 11.

The Johor Bahru’s Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine ( CIQ ) Complex of Bangunan Sultan Iskandar( BSI ) and nbsp, as well as the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex, the ports of entry used by visitors from Singapore, are among the incentives, he continued.

Additionally included are Kuala Lumpur International Airport ( KLIA ) 1 and 2.

The three projects include the construction of a covered pedestrian walkway along the Johor Causeway, adding 77 automated border control systems, costing RM61.7 million, and upgrading and building new projects at the & nbsp, Sultan Abu Bakar Complex.

According to Mr. Fadillah,” The incentive may require a financial suggestion of RM7.93 million per yr.”

The Johor – Singapore Causeway and the Tuas Second Link are two property gates that connect Malaysia to Singapore.