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M sian workers in Singapore can still come back

JOHOR BARU: Malaysians working in Singapore can return for short trips with approval under the Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA), says MIC’s Singapore workers affairs bureau chief S. Aruldass. The bureau has been getting many calls from Malaysians in the republic seeking assistance over the latest movement control order in Malaysia. “We received an average of six calls a week from those with emergency cases, such as a death in the family, ” said Aruldass. He said Malaysians could apply for PCA through their company but they must pay S$2,100 (RM6,394) before leaving. “The payment is to cover their 14-day quarantine in Singapore once they get back there, ” he said.

Maqis foil attempt to smuggle RM17k worth of chrysanthemum flowers

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Malaysia Quarantine and Inspection Services (Maqis) has foiled an attempt to smuggle RM17,000 worth of dried chrysanthemum flowers into the country via the Second Link here. Johor Maqis director Nur Afifah A. Rahman said a lorry was detained at the import lane at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) at around 4pm on Sunday (Jan 17). “Further inspection found 320kg of chrysanthemum flowers hidden inside 40 boxes in the lorry. “The dried chrysanthemum flowers are worth RM17,664 and are usually used to produced chrysanthemum tea, ” she said in a statement here on Monday (Jan 18). She added that investigations also revealed the consignment did not have any valid documents such as an import permit and a treatment certificate from the country of origin.

Reciprocal Green Lane, Periodic Commuting Arrangement to continue during MCO, says Ismail Sabri

Reciprocal Green Lane, Periodic Commuting Arrangement to continue during MCO, says Ismail Sabri
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Adapting to change

Thursday, 31 Dec 2020 JOHOR BARU: While issues and problems associated with Covid-19 hogged the limelight for most of the year, the southern state had plenty of noteworthy events over the past 12 months. Among others, Johor saw a change of government and the appointment of the state’s third Mentri Besar since GE14; closure of two land crossings with Singapore; proposed setting up of a Johor Economic, Trade and Cultural Office (Jetco) office in Singapore; and Pasir Gudang being declared a city. Others major events include the ongoing double-tracking project between Johor Baru and Gemas being delayed by another year and the ground-breaking ceremony for the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS) between Johor Baru and Singapore.

Singapore and Malaysia in Talks Over High-Speed Rail Project as Deadline Approaches

Singapore and Malaysia in Talks Over High-Speed Rail Project as Deadline Approaches (The Straits Times) Singapore and Malaysia are still in discussions over the twice-delayed high-speed rail (HSR) project, which has until Dec. 31 before officials have to make a final decision on its status, a Singapore Ministry of Transport spokesman has said. The ministry was responding to a Malaysian news report on Sunday, quoting an unnamed source, that said Malaysia is planning to continue the project without Singapore’s involvement and end the line which starts in Kuala Lumpur in Johor, not Jurong East. Asked for its comment, a Singapore Ministry of Transport spokesman on Sunday said both countries are still in talks.

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