For residents living around Medini and Iskandar Puteri who regularly travel between Johor and Singapore, getting to the Malaysia-Singapore border can sometimes involve a little extra planning. Finding a convenient pick-up point, matching bus timings and making sure there is enough time for immigration can all make a difference to the daily commute.

From 15 August 2026, there will be another option worth knowing about. Causeway Link is adding a new stop for its CW7S bus service at Hijauan Medini (Macrolink), providing residents in the surrounding Medini area with a more convenient connection towards KSAB (CIQ 2nd Link).

While this is not a traditional shopping sale or discount promotion, it is certainly a useful transport update that could help regular Singapore commuters save time, reduce unnecessary travel to another bus stop and make their daily journey a little easier.

The new CW7S service will connect several locations around the Medini and Sunway area before continuing towards the Second Link immigration complex. The route is especially worth considering for people who live or work around Hijauan Medini, Sunway Puteri Hills, Sunway Citrine and Sunway Big Box.

New CW7S Stop at Hijauan Medini

The biggest change to the CW7S service is the introduction of Hijauan Medini (Macrolink) as a new stop from 15 August 2026.

The route will operate through these stops:

• Hijauan Medini (Macrolink)
• Sunway Puteri Hills
• Sunway Citrine
• Sunway Big Box
• KSAB (CIQ 2nd Link)

For residents who previously had to make their way to another pick-up location, this could be a welcome improvement. Having a bus stop closer to home can make a surprising difference, particularly for commuters who need to leave early in the morning or return home after a full day in Singapore.

Instead of spending additional time travelling to another transport point before even beginning the cross-border journey, residents around Hijauan Medini can have a more direct option available.

That makes the new stop particularly interesting for those who use the Second Link regularly rather than only travelling to Singapore occasionally.

Only 10 Trips Available Each Day

There is one important point commuters should remember before relying on the service: the CW7S will operate 10 trips per day.

The schedule is divided into five morning trips and five evening trips. There is one bus approximately every hour during each operating period.

The morning service starts at 5:30am, followed by departures at 6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am and 9:30am.

This gives early commuters several options depending on their working hours and how early they want to reach the Second Link.

The evening service then resumes from 5:30pm, with additional departures at 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm.

For people working in Singapore, this evening schedule may be particularly useful. Instead of needing to find alternative transport back towards Medini after clearing immigration, they can look at the CW7S timetable and plan their onward journey accordingly.

Of course, the hourly schedule also means commuters should avoid treating the bus as a frequent service where they can simply turn up at any time. Missing one departure could mean waiting until the next scheduled trip.

Checking the timetable before leaving home is therefore a sensible habit.

Morning Trips for Singapore-Bound Commuters

For those heading towards Singapore in the morning, the first bus leaves at 5:30am.

The full morning timetable is:

• 5:30am
• 6:30am
• 7:30am
• 8:30am
• 9:30am

This timing should be particularly useful for workers who have early shifts or want to reach Singapore before the morning rush becomes heavier.

Those travelling during peak commuting periods should still allow plenty of extra time for possible traffic and immigration queues. A scheduled bus departure does not necessarily mean the entire journey will take exactly the same amount of time every day.

For regular commuters, however, having predictable hourly departures can make it easier to build a routine around work and travel.

Evening Trips Back Towards Johor

The return journey is covered by five evening departures.

The evening timetable is:

• 5:30pm
• 6:30pm
• 7:30pm
• 8:30pm
• 9:30pm

This is where the new service could become especially convenient for people who finish work in Singapore and need to get back towards Medini.

The evening departures provide several options instead of forcing commuters to travel immediately after work. Someone finishing earlier may be able to catch the 5:30pm or 6:30pm service, while those working later can look at the 8:30pm or 9:30pm departure.

That flexibility is useful, although commuters should remember that the number of daily trips remains limited.

Why Should Commuters Take Note of This Update?

For anyone living in the Medini and Iskandar Puteri area, convenience is probably the biggest reason to pay attention to this new CW7S stop.

Cross-border travel can become tiring when commuters have to make several connections before even reaching the immigration complex. A bus stop closer to their residential area can reduce part of that hassle.

The new Hijauan Medini stop may also be useful for residents around nearby developments who can reach the stop without travelling far. Instead of thinking only about the bus fare, it is worth considering the time and effort that can potentially be saved.

For frequent Singapore workers, even a small improvement to the daily commute can add up over weeks and months.

The service also connects several popular locations in the wider Medini area, including Sunway Puteri Hills, Sunway Citrine and Sunway Big Box. This means the route is not only relevant to residents at Hijauan Medini but could also be worth checking for commuters living or spending time around the other stops.

Cashless Bus Payments Coming From 1 October 2026

There is another important Causeway Link update that commuters should keep in mind.

From 1 October 2026, cashless payment will be implemented across Causeway Link services. Passengers using cross-border bus services will need to Tap-In when boarding, using an available card or QR payment method.

There is no need to Tap-Out when getting off the bus.

However, passengers who clear immigration and then board another bus for the next part of their journey will need to Tap-In again when boarding that next bus.

This is an important detail because regular commuters may naturally assume that one tap covers the entire journey. It does not. Each new bus journey requires another Tap-In.

It would therefore be a good idea for passengers to get familiar with the cashless payment process before the October change takes effect. Having the correct payment method ready can help make boarding smoother, especially during busy commuting periods.

A Useful New Option for Medini Residents

The introduction of the CW7S stop at Hijauan Medini may not sound like a huge change at first, but for people who commute between Johor and Singapore several times a week, it could become a genuinely useful addition.

The combination of an early morning service and evening return trips makes the route particularly suitable for cross-border workers whose schedules match the operating hours.

There are still only 10 trips each day, so commuters will need to plan around the timetable rather than expect buses throughout the day. Even so, having another transport option towards KSAB (CIQ 2nd Link) is something residents around Medini should consider.

Those planning to use the service from 15 August should check the latest Causeway Link information before travelling, as timetables, fares and operational arrangements can change.

For commuters who live near Hijauan Medini, Sunway Puteri Hills, Sunway Citrine or Sunway Big Box, this is certainly an update worth saving. A convenient bus stop can make the difference between a stressful start to the day and a much more straightforward journey to Singapore.

Promotional/Event Details

Date: From 15 August 2026 onwards
Time: Morning trips: 5:30am, 6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am and 9:30am; Evening trips: 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm
Venue: CW7S route, including Hijauan Medini (Macrolink), Sunway Puteri Hills, Sunway Citrine, Sunway Big Box and KSAB (CIQ 2nd Link)

Service: Causeway Link CW7S bus service
New Stop: Hijauan Medini (Macrolink)
Daily Frequency: 10 trips per day
Cashless Payment: Tap-In payment for cross-border bus services from 1 October 2026