Actress Juin Teh’s Viral Video Renews Safety Fears Over Walking The SG-JB Causeway

She nervously laughs it off, calling the moment “super scary”.

As the clip went viral, the comments section quickly turned into a mix of concern, frustration, and resignation

Some motorcyclists were quick to point out that the danger cuts both ways.

They described how terrifying it is to suddenly encounter pedestrians standing in traffic lanes, especially during peak hours when visibility is poor, and tempers are already stretched.

One rider summed it up bluntly, saying they often honk continuously when passing through that stretch, not out of anger, but fear.

In his words, “Everyone is just trying to get home alive.”

Others focused on how normalised this risk has become.

Several commuters said they walk the Causeway regularly, fully aware of how unsafe it is, simply because waiting for a bus can mean losing hours every week.

One Singaporean commenter admitted that while walking is dangerous, “you get used to it.”

A recurring point in the discussion was the feeling that this problem need not exist

Older commuters reminisced about the old CIQ days, when there was a continuous pedestrian path that families could use.

Some even shared personal memories, walking back after a movie at City Square, crossing together without having to dodge motorcycles or sprint through traffic.

That issue was raised repeatedly; the infrastructure once allowed people to walk safely, but the current layout does not provide for pedestrians once they reach the Malaysian side.

“When the causeway was built, there was a walking path, and you could walk on a proper pavement between Singapore and Johor Bahru.

“There is, in fact, still a walking path with signage on the Singapore side. It ends on the Malaysian side because the ‘new’ CIQ building and bridge, which replaced the old one, doesn’t have a walking path,” one Redditor commented.

Some netizens argued that a dedicated, sheltered pedestrian walkway could ease congestion

Their reasoning was simple: each person walking is one fewer person queuing for a bus, and buses stuck in traffic could improve the overall flow at the checkpoints.

However, others weren’t convinced.

Some expressed concern that a new walkway could be misused by motorcycles trying to bypass traffic, turning it into yet another “smart lane” rather than a safe space for pedestrians.

Still, many felt that these risks were manageable and better than the current situation.

Some also drew comparisons to Singapore’s pedestrian-friendly planning, with commenters saying a properly designed walkway would likely be welcomed by the public and even encourage healthier commuting habits.

Is walking across the Causeway even allowed?

Technically, walking across the Causeway is not strictly prohibited. However, authorities have long discouraged it due to the obvious safety risks, particularly during peak hours or bad weather.

This isn’t the first time the issue has appeared online.

In early 2025, an accident in this same stretch of the Causeway drew attention after a pedestrian was reportedly hit by a car while attempting to cross on foot.

The incident drew widespread attention at the time, with many questioning why pedestrians were still directed into active traffic lanes.

Will this change anytime soon?

The long-term solution is the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS Link), expected to begin operations in December 2026.

Once completed, the rail connection is projected to carry up to 10,000 passengers per hour, significantly easing pressure on buses and private vehicles, and potentially eliminating the need for commuters to walk across the Causeway.

Watch Teh’s video here: