Need For Better Transport System Between IDR, Singapore

JOHOR BAHARU, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- There is a need for better connectivity via land and sea between Singapore and the Iskandar Development Region (IDR) as investments into the economic corridor start pouring in.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said ministers from both sides had agreed that there should be more efficient transportation linkages in place between the IDR and Singapore to enable both parties to reap mutual benefits.
Abdul Ghani attended the joint ministerial committee meeting at the Pulai Springs Resort near here recently.
Building a rail link that connects to Singapore's Mass Rapid Transport system remains crucial, he said today.
"But since our very own light rail transit system for the city of Johor Baharu is still in the planning stages, maybe we can look at other modes of transportation first.
"For example, we're exploring the idea of using ferries. Right now there are ferry services linking Singapore and Tanjung Belungkur and Pengelih.
"But we're looking at building ferry terminals in Nusajaya and Danga Bay complete with immigration checkpoints for easier access," said Abdul Ghani.
He also said that work on the coastal highway linking the city and Nusajaya would start by March next year.
"The contract has been awarded by the federal goverment to South Johor Investment Corporation and a budget of RM2 billion has been approved under the Ninth Malaysia Plan which also covers part of IDR development," Abdul Ghani said.

tunku : build the bridge with all other transportation needs like train etc. why wasting money building the ferry terminals.the distance is too short.