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Malaysia prepares for election traffic surge on Johor-Singapore Causeway

Malaysia is implementing contingency plans to manage potential traffic chaos at the Johor-Singapore Causeway during the state election. Up to 200,000 cross-border workers are expected to travel home to vote, potentially overwhelming the busy crossing. Authorities are preparing both primary and backup strategies to ensure smooth passage and avoid disruptions, especially as the country transitions to a new immigration system. AI

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Malaysia prepares for election traffic surge on Johor-Singapore Causeway

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Malaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor state election

    Malaysia has set up a special task force to tackle potential disruptions on the causeway linking Johor to Singapore ahead of a state election next month. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has said ensuring smooth cross-border movement is his ministry’s “highest priority” as…