JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore have successfully completed a joint field training exercise for the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link to assess the effectiveness of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the readiness of agencies from both countries to respond to cross-border emergencies.
General : RTS Link Field Exercise Tests Cross-border Emergency Response Readiness
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Malaysia and Singapore completed a joint field exercise to test cross-border emergency response protocols for the RTS Link ahead of its February 2027 launch. The simulation involved a train fire straddling the border, with Malaysia retaining primary incident management responsibility under agreed standard operating procedures.
- The exercise tested SOPs for the RTS Link, which is scheduled to begin operations in February 2027.
- Twenty-eight Malaysian agencies participated in the training, coordinated by the National Security Council.
- Malaysia is responsible for managing incidents on the RTS Link even if most carriages are in Singapore.
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