JOHOR BARU: Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, has consented to the construction of a 25m-high Rapid Transit System (RTS) straight bridge across the Strait of Johor. The ruler gave his consent at an audience granted to Land Public Transport Commission CEO Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah and several other senior officers at Istana Bukit Pelangi here last Wednesday. "The sultan granted consent for a 25m-high bridge straight across the Straits of Johor. SPAD also said Sultan Ibrahim emphasised the importance of ensuring traffic dispersal at the Bukit Chagar RTS station and that it would act on the matter. The statement said SPAD wished to record its highest appreciation to Sultan Ibrahim for his support and consent for the RTS project.

Source: The Star November 17, 2017 14:26 UTC