In an interview with CNA938, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan discussed the proposal of Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke who expressed hope for cross-border ride-hailing services with Singapore. Asst Prof Fan highlighted challenges such as regulatory restrictions, differing fare systems tied to ringgit and Singapore dollars, and concerns over unlicensed “pirate” services advertised online. Asst Prof Fan noted that Singapore may also hesitate given upcoming developments like the Rapid Transit System Link, which could already accommodate significant commuter flows. He added that Mr Loke’s push also includes exploring another crossing at Tuas, signalling attempts to generate options that could attract Singapore’s interest.
