Toll protest causes jam at Singapore-Malaysia border
(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Massive traffic jams disrupted the morning rush-hour at the Malaysia-Singapore border on Friday as Malaysian bus drivers staged a wildcat strike to protest a sharp increase in toll charges to enter the city-state.... Published By: hoteldealsphuket - 2 days ago
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