Officials reviewed safety, technical matters and operational preparations for cross-border rail services.
Malaysia’s Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) held the 19th Meeting of the Joint Security Committee for the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Johor Bahru-Singapore project in Putrajaya on 6 October 2026. The meeting reviewed operational safety, technical matters, project progress and preparations for the opening of the cross-border rail service, which aims to provide an additional public transport option between Johor Bahru and Singapore.
The meeting was jointly chaired by YBrs. Puan Rosidawati binti Abdul Rashid, Deputy Director General (Development) of APAD, and Mr. Lim Zhi Jian, Chief Operations Officer (Public Transport, Policy and Planning) of Singapore’s LTA. Representatives from Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport and the Government of Singapore also attended the meeting.
The Joint Security Committee provides a platform for discussions on security and operational matters relating to the RTS Link project. As the supervisory bodies for rail services in their respective countries, APAD and LTA discussed areas requiring coordination to support the project’s operational readiness.
Key discussion topics included operational safety requirements, technical aspects of the project and its implementation progress. Both sides also reviewed preparations for the commencement of RTS Link services, with attention to operational arrangements for the connection between Johor Bahru in Malaysia and Singapore.
The RTS Link is designed to improve cross-border public transport connectivity between the two cities. By providing an additional rail option for commuters, the service is intended to help reduce congestion at the Malaysia-Singapore border and facilitate more efficient passenger movement.
The project is one of the initiatives undertaken by Malaysia and Singapore to enhance cross-border connectivity and mobility. Its development requires coordination between the relevant authorities in both countries, particularly in matters concerning railway operations, safety and service readiness.
The 19th Joint Security Committee meeting provided an opportunity for APAD, LTA and the participating government representatives to review outstanding operational and technical matters ahead of the RTS Link’s opening. Continued coordination between the two authorities will be important in preparing the cross-border rail service for operation.
The meeting concluded with the shared focus on sustainable connectivity and mobility for all, reflecting the role of public transport in supporting travel between Johor Bahru and Singapore.
Source: High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore
