ICA participates in joint exercise with M’sian authorities to prepare for emergency scenarios at RTS Link

Singapore & Malaysia agencies conduct joint RTS Link emergency exercise

Agencies from Singapore and Malaysia held a joint training exercise on Tuesday (27 Oct) ahead of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link’s opening in early 2027.

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) shared details about the exercise in a Facebook post on 28 Oct.

The RTS Link Malaysia-Singapore Cross-Border Joint Exercise: Field Training Exercise (FTX) tested emergency response protocols such as joint firefighting efforts, medical triage, and expedited casualty evacuations.

Agencies test emergency responses for simulated train fire

The exercise tested the jointly developed protocols between Singapore and Malaysian authorities through a simulated fire on board a stranded RTS Link train.

Key frontline agencies took part in the exercise, including the ICA, the Singapore Police Force (SPF), and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).

Malaysian counterparts joining the operation comprised the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP), Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM), Ministry of Health (MOH), and Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF).

The exercise concluded with a joint closing ceremony on 28 Oct at the RTS Wadi Hana Depot in Johor Bahru.

Malaysia’s Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail and Singapore’s Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Second Minister for Home Affairs Sim Ann co-officiated the closing ceremony.

Drill underscores close cross-border cooperation

ICA highlighted that the exercise demonstrates strong bilateral ties and coordination between the two countries.

The agency added: “ICA will continue to work closely with our counterparts and stakeholders to strengthen preparedness and resilience in safeguarding our borders.”

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Featured image adapted from Immigration & Checkpoints Authority on Facebook.