SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysia have made progress in several areas to promote links and improve connectivity.
These were highlighted at the Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) meeting for Iskandar Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.
The meeting was co-chaired by Mr Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department and Singapore's National Development Minister, Mr Mah Bow Tan.
Also present were the Chief Minister of Johor, Mr Abdul Ghani Othman and Singapore Minister for Transport, Mr Raymond Lim.
The JMC reviewed the progress achieved so far by the joint Work Groups on Transportation, Immigration, Tourism, Environment and the Iconic Project.
The JMC has made significant progress in terms of enhancing connectivity between Iskandar Malaysia and Singapore.
On the transportation front, a One-Stop Service Centre in Johor Bahru has been set up for Malaysian and Singaporean public transport operators.
Another eight new bus routes between Singapore and JB will be launched.
Improvements to Cross-Border Taxi services are also being studied.
On immigration, the criteria for frequent traveller applicants for the Malaysia Automated Clearance System has been set at four times a month.
The Immigration Work Group also announced the implementation of 24-hour operations by Malaysian customs for all inbound and outbound lorries travelling through the Tanjung Puteri Cargo Complex.
The JMC also discussed several joint collaboration projects.
The Tourism Work Group agreed to adopt a themed approach in jointly marketing a dual destination experience with possibilities in sports, edu-culture and MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions).
The work group also shared the progress of the joint feasibility study to develop and market a transboundary, joint eco-tourism attraction involving Singapore's Sungei Buloh. - CNA/vm
These were highlighted at the Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) meeting for Iskandar Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.
The meeting was co-chaired by Mr Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department and Singapore's National Development Minister, Mr Mah Bow Tan.
Also present were the Chief Minister of Johor, Mr Abdul Ghani Othman and Singapore Minister for Transport, Mr Raymond Lim.
The JMC reviewed the progress achieved so far by the joint Work Groups on Transportation, Immigration, Tourism, Environment and the Iconic Project.
The JMC has made significant progress in terms of enhancing connectivity between Iskandar Malaysia and Singapore.
On the transportation front, a One-Stop Service Centre in Johor Bahru has been set up for Malaysian and Singaporean public transport operators.
Another eight new bus routes between Singapore and JB will be launched.
Improvements to Cross-Border Taxi services are also being studied.
On immigration, the criteria for frequent traveller applicants for the Malaysia Automated Clearance System has been set at four times a month.
The Immigration Work Group also announced the implementation of 24-hour operations by Malaysian customs for all inbound and outbound lorries travelling through the Tanjung Puteri Cargo Complex.
The JMC also discussed several joint collaboration projects.
The Tourism Work Group agreed to adopt a themed approach in jointly marketing a dual destination experience with possibilities in sports, edu-culture and MICE (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions).
The work group also shared the progress of the joint feasibility study to develop and market a transboundary, joint eco-tourism attraction involving Singapore's Sungei Buloh. - CNA/vm
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