This situation is similar to what happens in Hong Kong, where weekends are quieter in the city as many Hongkongers head across the border to Shenzhen for activities Singaporeans typically enjoy in Johor — eating, shopping and indulging in beauty services that are much more affordable.
On weekends, the Singapore-Johor Causeway is teeming with Singaporeans heading to Malaysia for day trips or short weekend getaways. With one Singdollar equivalent to MYR3.3, Singaporeans enjoy better value for their money across the border.
Long queues at the Woodlands checkpoint are commonplace despite efforts to streamline immigration and transport for both drivers and public transport users. The Rapid Transit System (RTS) is set to address this, with its high-frequency trains connecting both checkpoints.
