It can be a nightmare passing through the checkpoint when you travel from Singapore to Malaysia.
You queue up for a long time to get through immigration. And every minute you’re there, you’re worried about whether the bus will wait for you.
The drivers are on a schedule after all.
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This was a nightmare that came true for a bunch of travellers who travelled from KL to Singapore.
Cleared Passport At Johor Checkpoint, Only To Find That The Bus Has Disappeared
It was reported on STOMP that an unfortunate group of travellers found themselves stranded at the Johor Checkpoint after their tour bus disappeared on them.
The tour group boarded the bus operated by KKKL Travels & Tours with license plate number, JQP 6633, from KL at 5.15pm.
They reached the Johor checkpoint at 12.15am on 27 Jun and alighted to “chop passport”. As the bus was supposed to ferry them all the way to their destination, they left their luggage on the bus.
After going through immigration, the tour group left the building only to find that their tour bus was nowhere to be seen.
They waited for 45 minutes until they were told by another bus driver to board a new bus.
Driver claimed the bus was empty, did not drive back even though he said he will
A traveller in the group, Shajahan, estimated he had lost about $3,000 worth of belongings, including a new laptop, $800 in cash and clothes.
Another man lost even more, including jewellery and gift items.
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They sought the help of the Malaysian police who tried to call the bus driver of the missing Malaysian bus.
The driver claimed that the bus was empty. He told the police that he’ll drive back but he didn’t.
To add salt to the wound, they had to get another ride to Singapore. They also saw two luggage opened and abandoned at the side of the bus lane on their way home.
But that’s not the worst part.
“We cannot do anything because we engaged a third party for the journey”
If you think tour agencies will take responsibility for these incidents, you’ll be disappointed.
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When the tour group went down to KKKL Travels & Tours office in Singapore, they were told that the tour agency cannot do anything about the incident.
The reason? They engaged the buses from a third party.
Shajahan also said that the staff were not apologetic, nor did they offer compensation.
Moral of the story? Bring your valuables with you wherever you go. Or this might just happen to you.
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Feature Image: stomp.straitstimes.com
This article was first published on goodyfeed.com
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