Welcome aboard Jom Naik Bas! or Let’s Take The Bus!. A blog for all the reviews, the news and information on interstate express buses.

There are several reviews that will be featured on Jom Naik Bas!. These includes “Jom Naik!”, “BusBlogFeature”, “Jom Naik Bas To Malaysia!”, “Jom Makan Angin!”, “Kembara Jom Naik Bas!” and “Jom Naik! Specials”. Two other newly introduced sections, “New Express Bus Services” and “In Pictures” will cover on the development of new express buses and services in Singapore and Malaysia. They can be found on permanent pages with links on top of this page.

The “Jom Naik!” series covers comprehensive reviews on express bus services, both in Malaysia and between Singapore and Malaysia.

• Mara Liner Express Super VIP – Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur
• Transtar Express First Class – Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
• Suasana Edaran Express TopClass – Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
• Transtar Express First Class Solitaire – Genting Highlands to Singapore
• Transtar Express Premium – Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
• Transnasional Skyview – Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur
• Aeroline First Class Shuttle – Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
• Alisan Express – Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
• WTS Travel CEO Platinum Deluxe Cruiser – Genting Highlands to Singapore
• Grassland Express Royal VIP – Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
• Orange Coach – Singapore to Kuala Lumpur **NEW**
• Platinum Star Coach – Kuala Lumpur to Penang **NEW**
• Transtar Express Classic – Singapore to Kuala Lumpur **NEW**
• Odyssey Prestige Coaches – Kuala Lumpur to Singapore **NEW**

Occasionally, some entries will focus on citybuses operated by SBS Transit in Singapore. These entries are grouped under the “BusBlogFeature” series.

• Volvo B9TL
• Volvo Olympian
• Volvo B10M MkII
• Scania K230UB
• Malaysian Double-Deckers Special
• Volvo B10TL Super Olympian
• Scania N113CRB

“Jom Makan Angin!” is a new travel series in collaboration with my Malaysian enthusiast friend Nazmie Dalhar. His informative posts on his trips across the Peninsular Malaysia will be translated to English and reposted on “Jom Naik Bas!”.

• Jom Makan Angin to the East Coast (Part 1)

The “Kembara Jom Naik Bas!” or “Jom Naik Bas Journeys!” series will not just be a review per se, but will also highlight some of the services that a bus company operates and some details on the operations. Bus hunting trips that I’ve done will also be a part of this series.

• Impromptu Bus Hunting in Kuala Lumpur 2008 – Part 1
• Impromptu Bus Hunting in Kuala Lumpur 2008 – Part 2
• Suasana Edaran Express TopClass – Kuala Lumpur to Seremban Shuttle
• Transnasional Express – Seremban to Melaka Shuttle
• RapidKL Iveco Turbo City 480 – Service T226 Taman Melewar to Taman Melati LRT Station
• KLIA Transit to LCCT Shuttle
• RapidPenang Higer XLQ6118 (Service 401E) and Scania K270UB (Service 502) **NEW**

The “Jom Naik! Specials” will cover articles on my other passion – railways and aviation.

• Malaysia AirAsia – Singapore to Kuala Lumpur **NEW**

I will also provide some tips and guidance on choosing the preferred express bus service based on my personal experiences. The “Jom Naik Bas To Malaysia!” will be expanded with more tips in the future.

• Jom Naik Bas To Malaysia / Part 1 –  How to choose your ideal bus to your holiday destination? **NEW**
• Jom Naik Bas To Malaysia / Part 2 – Where to board the buses in Singapore? **NEW**

A point to note that I am in no way affiliated or linked in any ways whatsoever with any of the bus and travel companies mentioned in this blog. All photographs in this blog are copyrights of Jom Naik Bas and the rightful owners. Prior permission must be sought before any photographs are used.

I hope you enjoy reading my reviews on what I love most. And please do leave your comments as well.

Thank you for reading!

Ishak

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Greetings to everyone.

It has come to our attention that another blogsite has been using our photos without permission. Apparently, the blogsite also has almost similar objectives to Jom Naik Bas!. While we welcome other websites/blogs that contributes to the development of the express bus industry in Singapore and Malaysia, we will also seek other users to respect our copyrights.

Jom Naik Bas! have made several attempts to contact the owner of Best Naik Bas through official channels, such as email response and even a comment on the blog. However, much to our dismay, the messages have been ignored and even deleted on the blog. We have given ample time for the owner to respond to our emails but it seems that this issue have been regarded lightly by the owner. Therefore, Jom Naik Bas! and the PhotoCrews have agreed to reject the usage of our photos on Best Naik Bas.

We officially put forward our disclaimer that we are in no way related, or connected to Best Naik Bas, and we do not give our permission to the use of any photos owned by Jom Naik Bas! and its PhotoCrews. We demand the removal of these picture from Best Naik Bas immediately and unreservedly.

Again, we would like to seek the cooperation from anyone who intends to use our photographs to send in your request officially through our email at admin@jomnaikbas.com. We will assess the request thoroughly and our decision is final. We hope that users will be able to respect our rights and our efforts in bringing these useful information to the general public. Thank you.

Jom Naik Bas!
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Salam pada semua.

Kami telah dimaklumkan bahawa terdapat sebuah blogsite yang sedang menggunakan gambar-gambar kami tanpa kebenaran. Blogsite itu dikatakan mempunyai objektif yang hampir serupa dengan Jom Naik Bas!. Kami mengalu-alukan kewujudan lelaman atau blog lain yang dapat menyumbang kepada pembangunan industri bas ekspres di Singapura dan Malaysia. Namun, kami juga berharap para pengguna dapat menghormati hak mutlak kami.

Jom Naik Bas! telah membuat beberapa respons rasmi kepada pemilik Best Naik Bas, termasuk melalui emel dan juga komen yang telah ditinggalkan di blog Best Naik Bas. Namun, kami kesal yang pesanan dan emel kami tidak diendahkan sama sekali oleh pemiliknya, dan kelihatannya isu ini dianggap remeh olehnya. Dengan itu, Jom Naik Bas! berserta PhotoCrew kami bersetuju untuk menolak penggunaan gambar-gambar kami di blog Best Naik Bas.

Kami mengemukan secara rasmi, bahwasanya kami tidak ada kena-mengena atau kaitan dengan Best Naik Bas, dan kami juga tidak memberikan keizinan kepada penggunaan gambar-gambar tersebut yang telah menjadi hakmilik mutlak Jom Naik Bas! dan PhotoCrew kami. Kami ingin gambar-gambar tersebut diturunkan dari blog berkenaan dengan serta-merta dan tanpa syarat.

Sekali lagi, kami mengharapkan kerjasama dari semua pihak yang berminat menggunakan gambar-gambar kami, untuk menyuarakan hasrat mereka secara rasmi ke alamat emel kami di admin@jomnaikbas.com. Setiap permintaan akan disemak dan keputusan kami adalah muktamad. Kami juga berharap para pengguna dapat menghormati hak dan usaha kami dalam membawakan maklumat berguna ini kepada orang awam. Terima kasih.

Jom Naik Bas!

The annual NATAS Travel Fair is back again this year.

To be held at the Singapore Expo Halls 4 and 5, this travel event will bring together over 100 exhibitors ranging from tour operators, hoteliers, airlines, insurance companies and many more. The Fair will be happening from 26 to 28 February 2010 and visitors above 12 years of age will have to pay an admission fee of S$4.

As per the floorplan layout released recently, there are no provisions for coach displays. This has been the norm as the NATAS Travel Fair is not focused on express coaches to Malaysia. Nevertheless, it’s noted that Five Stars Tours has booked one of the largest spaces n the Fair and we can expect at least one coach to be on display.

Visit the NATAS Travel Fair 2010 website for more details.

Amid the hype on SMRT’s winning bid to operate the shuttle services for Resorts World Sentosa, the bus enthusiasts community got a surprise when news of an airport shuttle service to RWS is also being operated.

Spanking-new low-floor buses are operated on the RWS-Changi Airport shuttle, which is exclusive for hotel guests of RWS. Three Scania K230UBs with a modified SC Chivalrous bodywork runs on the shuttle, which has a frequency of every 15-20 minutes. Wheelchair-bound guests can also board these buses where a wheelchair bay near the exit has been allocated. Each bus has a capacity for 39 seating passengers.

It has been confirmed that the service is operated by Woodlands Transport Service on behalf of Resorts World Sentosa.

Jom Naik Bas! will bring you the updates on this unannounced service as we receive it.

SMRT has won the tender to operate shuttle services to and from Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). In its press release issued on Tuesday, 19th January 2010, SMRT will operate 6 new and enhanced services between RWS and various points on the mainland. The services will commence operations in stages, beginning on Wednesday, 20th January 2010, which also coincides with the opening of RWS to the public.

The 6 shuttle services consists of 3 new services:

• RWS 8 – RWS to HarbourFront
  Beginning Wednesday, 20th January 2010. Operates between 0600hrs and 2300hrs daily.
• RWS 88 – RWS to City Hall MRT
  Beginning Saturday, 30th January 2010. Operates on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays between 0700hrs (City Hall) / 0800 (RWS) and 2300hrs.
• RWS 68 – RWS to Outram Park MRT
  Operational details will be announced at a later date.

In addition, SMRT will introduce an Express service from Woodlands Regional Interchange direct to RWS.

• 963R – Woodlands Regional Interchange to RWS via Bukit Panjang, Bukit Batok and Clementi
  Beginning Saturday, 30th January 2010. Operates on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

To cater to the late-night and early morning commuters, two NightRider services will be enhanced to serve RWS.

• NR1 – RWS to Yishun
• NR6 – RWS to Sengkang
  Enhanced route to begin on Friday, 29th January 2010.

Fares charged differs between the services, but will include the Sentosa admission charges. For more information on operating details, please view the SMRT Official Press Release on RWS Shuttle Services. You can also view the Resorts World Sentosa announcement on transportation arrangements to RWS here.

According to Odyssey Prestige Coaches official Facebook page, they will be announcing a major expansion into Singapore very soon. Odyssey is looking into starting services to the Resorts World Sentosa, which will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, 20th January 2010. Southeast Asia’s first Universal Studios theme park is also housed within Resorts World, but will only open later. Odyssey also has plans to launch services to new destinations in the near future.

Stay tuned to Jom Naik Bas! as we bring you updates on this interesting development. You can join the official Odyssey Facebook page here.