When the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link begins passenger service in January 2027, Singaporeans are projected to spend $1.05 billion more across the Causeway – nearly 40 per cent higher than the $756 million increase in spending by JB visitors in Singapore.
The projections come from a joint study released on July 16, examining how the RTS Link could reshape consumer spending, tourism flows and business competitiveness in Singapore’s retail and food and beverage sectors.
The study projects a 51 per cent annual increase in Singapore consumers crossing over to JB once the railway shuttle opens, with groceries, pharmacies, dining and beauty currently topping the list of categories Singaporeans spend on.
