JOHOR BARU, Aug. 11 -- Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi's proposal for a second Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link between Tuas and Iskandar Puteri has reportedly drawn support from commuters in southwest Johor.

Singapore'sCNA said the plan was welcomed by residents in areas such as Gelang Patah, Pontian and Kulai, who currently rely solely on buses to make the daily cross-border journey via the Tuas Second Link to Singapore.

At Gelang Patah bus terminal last Tuesday, CNA observed more than 100 people in line by 5am, with the first Causeway Link bus quickly filling to capacity and forcing most to wait for the next service.

"During morning rush hour, this is normal," commuter Kevin Foh was quoted as saying.

"Sometimes we have to ...