Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp) has marked another significant milestone on the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project, with the structural completion of the Immigration, Customs and Quarantine (ICQ) complex at Bukit Chagar.

The topping out ceremony by IJM Construction Sdn Bhd, the appointed contractor for the ICQ complex package, celebrates the completion of the building’s main structural frame. This milestone signifies that the project has moved into the next stage, which is the final design fit-out installations alongside the facade installation – set to commence in September 2025.

The ICQ complex is a critical part of the RTS Link and will feature co-located clearance facilities for both Malaysian and Singaporean authorities, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Track installation and structural works for other key components of the RTS Link project, namely the Marine Viaduct, Bukit Chagar Station and Wadi Hana Depot, have reached completion with interior works at the depot on track to achieve full completion by December 2025. At the Bukit Chagar Station, installation of its iconic roof facade is currently underway.

In June 2025, working in close coordination with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), power supply to the Wadi Hana Depot was successfully energised two months ahead of schedule, allowing early preparations for systems testing to begin. As per the terms of the bilateral agreement, the next key milestone will be the dynamic testing of the RTS train system, scheduled for May 2026. This important phase will see the train operating along the full alignment from Wadi Hana Depot through to stations – paving the way for operational validation and readiness.

“With these key components advancing steadily, we remain on course for operations to begin on 31 December 2026. MRT Corp is fully committed to delivering a safe, future-ready and high-performing asset,” affirmed Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim, CEO of MRT Corp.

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