JOHOR BAHRU, Nov. 13 -- Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, has raised concerns over traffic congestion in Johor Bahru once the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link to Singapore begins operations, highlighting that the federal government has announced no concrete plan to manage the expected surge in commuters.

Tunku Ismail noted that while proposals for both a Light Rail Transit (LRT) and an Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system around the Bukit Chagar area have been discussed, no decision has been finalised - even as Penang secured funding for its LRT project, which is significantly more expensive than any proposed system for Johor.

"The federal government has stated there are insufficient funds to cover maintenance costs if a ful...