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[VIDEOS] M'sians Run & Cheer As Johor-SG Border Reopens For The First Time In 2 Years

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By May Vin Ang — 01 Apr 2022, 12:16 PM

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The land border between Malaysia and Singapore finally reopened for the first time in two years at midnight today, 1 April

Needless to say, it was a happy and emotional moment for thousands of Malaysians returning home to reunite with family and friends.

Image via @ChannelNewsAsia (Twitter)

Here are some of the videos from last night that got us all emotional:

1. While waiting for the clock to strike 12, Malaysians waiting to cross the borders sang 'Negaraku' together in anticipation

Hujan emas di negara orang, hujan batu di negara sendiri...Rakyat Malaysia yang berjalan kaki dari Singapura menyanyikan lagu Negaraku sebagai pembakar semangat kembali ke tanah air ketika menunggu sempadan dibuka di tengah-tengah Tambak Johor pagi iniOrang awam pic.twitter.com/7miEyoO38D
— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) March 31, 2022

2. At midnight, Malaysians cheered and waved joyfully as they crossed the immigration and checkpoints

Tepat jam 12 AM tadi, ratusan motosikal melepasi pemeriksaan CIQ di KSAB Tanjung Kupang lanjutan pembukaan laluan darat antara Malaysia & Singapura bermula 1 April. Kebanyakannya adalah motosikal bernombor pendaftaran Malaysia. Bersorak mereka dapat pulang!Kredit: @Hazrey pic.twitter.com/EmWkzQcUPB
— Buletin FM (@buletinfm) March 31, 2022

Rakaman di Tambak Johor ke arah CIQ Bangunan Sultan Iskandar. Ada yang sanggup berjalan kaki sepanjang 1.056km melintasi sempadan Singapura-Malaysia. Selamat pulang ke Malaysia! #BuletinFM #pembukaansempadan #Malaysia #SingapuraKredit: @Hazrey pic.twitter.com/UhViMlgy4h
— Buletin FM (@buletinfm) March 31, 2022

3. The excitement was palpable as cars also honked in celebration

The Causeway sparks into life after a two-year lull, with joyful Malaysians waving and cheering as they entered the immigration area at Woodlands Checkpoint. Some drove, some cycled while others rode motorbikes. Several tooted their horns in celebration. https://t.co/ziWpDtmZqE pic.twitter.com/p53LhnKMEH
— The Straits Times (@straits_times) March 31, 2022

4. Those who were walking across the Causeway also started to run in sheer delight

#johor After 2 years, the Causeway and 2nd link have been opened. Historical moment as families and friends reunite as the borders between Singapore and Malaysia are back open. pic.twitter.com/objRHl96kX
— Astro Radio Traffic (@astrotraffic) March 31, 2022

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— Astro Radio Traffic (@astrotraffic) March 31, 2022

currently happening right now malaysia-singapore alhamdullilah and welcome back! pic.twitter.com/A3xTkdhptD
— mira (@_acabellas) March 31, 2022

5. This couple happily sang 'Balik Kampung' despite the heavy traffic

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6. Meanwhile, those waiting in Johor got up on rooftops to celebrate and shout 'Welcome back!' to the crowds

Sorakan "welcome back" daripada rakyat Malaysia yang menunggu kepulangan keluarga dan sahabat handai berdekatan R n F Mall. Tambak Johor boleh dilihat dengan jelas dari kawasan tersebut pic.twitter.com/EnToRuwRyr
— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) March 31, 2022

Sambutan meriah dan sorakan menyambut kepulangan rakyat Malaysia di Jalan Lingkaran Dalam, laluan keluar kenderaan selepas Kompleks CIQ BSI#Welcomehome pic.twitter.com/NC9NQnYD5x
— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) March 31, 2022

7. After a two-year wait, it was nice to see so many happy faces returning home

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[VIDEOS] M'sians Run & Cheer As Johor-SG Border Reopens For The First Time In 2 Years

The land border between Malaysia and Singapore finally reopened for the first time in two years at midnight today, 1 April

Here are some of the videos from last night that got us all emotional:

1. While waiting for the clock to strike 12, Malaysians waiting to cross the borders sang 'Negaraku' together in anticipation

2. At midnight, Malaysians cheered and waved joyfully as they crossed the immigration and checkpoints

3. The excitement was palpable as cars also honked in celebration

4. Those who were walking across the Causeway also started to run in sheer delight

5. This couple happily sang 'Balik Kampung' despite the heavy traffic

6. Meanwhile, those waiting in Johor got up on rooftops to celebrate and shout 'Welcome back!' to the crowds

7. After a two-year wait, it was nice to see so many happy faces returning home

Welcome back, Malaysians!

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