RTS LinkJohor Bahru · Singapore
Engineers in hi-vis vests reviewing blueprints inside a completed RTS Link station concourse, with a group of workers gathered in the background

Behindthe Scenes

From before-and-after transformations to the latest work on the ground, discover how the spaces across the RTS Link are taking shape as we prepare to welcome you.

This week on site

My e-Gates System Readiness

Autogates Put to the Test at the ICQ Complex

Testing and systems integration are underway with Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia as preparations continue for passenger service.

Equipped with biometric facial recognition and passport or MyNIISe QR code scanning, the autogates are designed to provide fast and automated immigration clearance for eligible travellers.

Across the RTS Link ICQ Complex, 100 e-gates, 10 hybrid gates and 10 manual counters have been installed to support passenger clearance when services begin.

Ground Level Public Surau

Final Touches at the Public Surau

Final touch-ups are underway at the Ground Floor Public Surau as the space moves closer to completion.

The interior draws inspiration from Johor’s rich iron ore heritage, reflected through a palette of earthy-toned tiles that brings a natural and grounded character to the space.

Lockers are also provided for passengers to safely store their belongings while performing their prayers.

Facade Lights Elevation Lightings

Lighting Up the ICQ Complex

Installation of facade lighting across all four elevations of the ICQ Complex was completed on 10 August 2026, with programming now underway to bring the lighting effects to life.

Integrated into the building design, the dynamic facade lighting will create changing displays that highlight the ICQ Complex as a new landmark in Johor Bahru.

The facade itself takes inspiration from the fluttering movement of the Jalur Gemilang. Its interwoven elements symbolise the enduring ties between Malaysia and Singapore, giving architectural expression to the connection between the two nations.

Washroom Facilities

Washroom Facilities Take Shape at the ICQC

Washroom facilities are taking shape at the RTS Link Immigration, Customs and Quarantine Complex (ICQC), with features designed to support passenger comfort and convenience.

The women’s washrooms are provided at a 2:1 ratio compared to the men’s washrooms, with a dedicated powder area for women to freshen up.

Washrooms for persons with disabilities (OKU) are also provided, while the interior wallpaper motifs are inspired by the lush greenery of Malaysian forests.

An RTS Link site engineer in a safety vest standing beneath the elevated guideway
Aerial view of the interchange where the RTS Link alignment crosses the Johor Bahru road network
The RTS Link marine viaduct curving across the Straits of Johor towards the Johor Bahru skyline
Cranes lifting steelwork beside a completed concrete pier on the RTS Link alignment
Site teams gathered inside the RTS Link depot as fit-out works continue overhead
Elevated view over Bukit Chagar and the Causeway, with the Straits of Johor beyond
Overhead view of the RTS Link depot and track works, with cranes and stabling roads laid out below
RTS Link marine spans under construction across the Straits of Johor on a misty morning
Three RTS Link trainsets stabled at Wadi Hana depot, unit 105 on the running rail in the foreground
Aerial view of the RTS Link alignment running past landscaped city blocks
Bukit Chagar station and the Johor Bahru skyline from the air at dusk, the station roof lit against the city
An RTS Link trainset seen from directly above on the viaduct, the RTS mark on its roof between the equipment vents
The sculpted metal roof of Bukit Chagar station in close-up, its curved surface running the length of the building
Johor Bahru from the air at first light, the Straits and the Causeway beyond the city
The RTS Link viaduct running through central Johor Bahru above the road, City Square alongside
The Malaysia immigration hall at the ICQ Complex, banks of autogates lit blue and green with their lane arrows showing
The autogate hall seen along its length, the curved ceiling above and the lane lights receding into the distance
A view down the glazed lanes between two banks of autogates, red and green indicators showing on the gate tops
A traveller holding a phone over the QR reader on an autogate, the gate ring lit green beneath it
The Laluan Kod QR — QR Lane Only sign above the Malaysia immigration clearance lanes
An MRT Corp staff member demonstrating the QR scan at an autogate in the immigration hall

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