M’sians Who Commute to SG For Work Forced to Walk Across Causeway After Bus Drivers Go On Strike

Earlier, many Malaysians who work in Singapore complained about having to reach work late as bus drivers went on strike following a salary issue that went viral on social media. The long queue reportedly started from the passport inspection lane at BSI on the top floor to the bus platform, leaving thousands stranded.

 A bus driver who only wanted to be known as Atoi, 35, claimed that about 100 bus drivers who ferry people to and from Singapore were determined to go on strike today.

He said this was due to the dissatisfaction of bus drivers over the new salary adjustments made by the bus company, which was seen as mistreating the drivers following a significant reduction in their salaries.

“For example, previously, Malaysian bus drivers to Singapore were paid between RM2,800 and RM2,900 per month, but the salary adjustments made meant that we only received a salary of less than RM2,000 per month.”

“This does not include the unfair mandatory conditions imposed, namely the increase in mandatory trips from four to five which affects claims for excess travel, as well as unclear salary deductions.”

By 10:30 AM, several dissatisfied bus drivers were also reported to have returned home, while others continued with their journey.

It is understood that the Chairman of the Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee, Mr. Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, has held a meeting with the company and bus drivers to resolve the strike issue, as reported by Berita Harian.