Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link Act 2026 · As enacted · Part VII
22. Republic of Singapore cross-border incident management officer
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Republic of Singapore enforcement officer
“Republic of Singapore enforcement officer” means an officer of the Republic of Singapore enforcement agency;
Nothing in subsection (1) shall prevent any action, suit, prosecution or other proceedings or other administrative means to be taken against such Republic of Singapore enforcement officer in the
Republic of Singapore in respect of any act, neglect or default done or omitted by him in the course of performing his official duties under this Act in the designated area at Bukit Chagar Station.
official duties
“official duties” means the customs, immigration and quarantine clearance functions and the security functions.
The protection conferred to the Republic of Singapore enforcement officer under subsection (1) shall continue to apply notwithstanding that the enforcement officer has ceased to be a Republic of Singapore enforcement officer.
The protection conferred to the Republic of Singapore enforcement officer under subsection (1) may be waived by the
Government of the Republic of Singapore, in writing by itself or upon the request by the Government of Malaysia.
The protection conferred under this section shall, with the necessary modifications, apply to a Republic of Singapore cross-border incident management officer in the performance of incident management duties in respect of a cross-border incident management, notwithstanding that such cross-border incident management officer is not present within the territory of Malaysia.
Republic of Singapore cross-border incident management officer
“Republic of Singapore cross-border incident management officer” means a public officer appointed or any other person engaged by the Government of the Republic of Singapore to respond to and manage a cross-border incident;
For the purpose of performing official duties in the designated area at Woodlands North Station and incident management duties in respect of a cross-border incident, a Malaysian enforcement officer and a Malaysian cross-border incident management officer shall enjoy the same protection conferred on a Republic of Singapore enforcement officer and a Republic of Singapore cross-border incident management officer under this section.
designated area
“designated area” means the area as delineated in the map set out in the Agreements consisting of— (a) in relation to Bukit Chagar Station— (i) the co-located customs, immigration and quarantine facility of the Government of the Republic of Singapore; (ii) the departure train platform; (iii) the pathway between the areas referred to in subparagraphs (i) and (ii); (iv) the joint closed-circuit television monitoring room; (v) route and handover room of a person in custody; and (vi) the enclosed offices of the Republic of Singapore enforcement officer; and (b) in relation to Woodlands North Station— (i) the co-located customs, immigration and quarantine facility of the Government of Malaysia; (ii) the departure train platform; (iii) the pathway between the areas referred to in subparagraphs (i) and (ii); (iv) the joint closed-circuit television monitoring room; (v) route and handover room of a person in custody; and (vi) the enclosed offices of the Malaysian enforcement officer;