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SINGAPORE, March 3 (Bernama) : Singapore will develop Woodlands Gateway around the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link as the northern corridor to enhance connectivity with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang said the first phase of the development is expected to be completed around 2030.
She noted that the mixed-use district spanning up to 35 hectares will include a transport hub connected to the RTS Link and Woodlands North MRT stations.
"Woodlands Gateway will offer commercial and lifestyle amenities for commuters, residents and people working in the Woodlands North area.
"Given its proximity to the RTS Link, Woodlands Gateway will cater to firms siting manufacturing in Johor with the regional headquarters’ functions in Singapore," she said during the Committee of Supply 2026 debate in Parliament on Monday.
Citing an example, Gan said leading global precision optics supplier, Edmund Optics, has demonstrated the benefits of twinning model with its facility in Woodlands North Coast serving as a sales innovation and research and development (R&D) facility, while Johor facility manufactures their components.
"As a crucial node in Edmund Optics' global footprint, this twin ecosystem has helped the firm remain cost-efficient and competitive while providing jobs to people in both countries.
"Now the RTS Link will make this ecosystem connection even more seamless," she added
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