ManjaLink Card

ManjaLink Card: How to Ride Buses in Johor Bahru & Cross-Border with Ease

ManjaLink is a reloadable, contactless smart card created by Causeway Link for seamless bus payments in Johor Bahru and on selected cross-border CW routes between Malaysia and Singapore. Instead of paying cash for every ride, you preload “travel credits” and simply tap in/out on the validator onboard. ManjaLink also integrates with the operator’s digital wallet (ManjaPay) and supports online/kiosk top-ups, making it a practical choice for visitors who expect to ride buses frequently¹.

What Exactly Is ManjaLink?

ManjaLink is a cashless transit card issued by Handal Indah Sdn Bhd (Causeway Link). It stores travel credits used to pay fares on Causeway Link city routes in Johor Bahru and many CW (Causeway) services. The brand’s official site describes it as a simple way to “love your daily bus ride”, highlighting card variants, promotions and integration with ManjaPay in the LUGO app¹.

ManjaLink Card (29 August 2025 AI Studio Generated)

Where Can I Use ManjaLink?

Johor Bahru city buses operated by Causeway Link, including services branded under myBAS Johor Bahru (distance-based fares; tap in and out)⁵.
Cross-border CW routes (e.g., CW1, CW2, CW5 and others) between JB and Singapore. ManjaLink is positioned to give the lowest bus fares on qualifying cross-border services⁶.

Note: Bas Muafakat Johor “P-prefix” services are a separate, state-funded free network for residents; ManjaLink is not required to ride those free routes⁵.

Where to Get ManjaLink

You can obtain ManjaLink at Causeway Link / ManjaLink service counters and self-service kiosks around Johor Bahru (e.g., JB Sentral/Larkin Sentral and malls). The official locator also lists selected Singapore kiosks/counters from time to time (availability can change), and the card is also offered via the official online store²¹²¹⁵.

How Much Does It Cost?

ManjaLink is sold as a stored-value card (price and included credit vary by outlet/promo). Third-party guides have quoted indicative purchase prices around SGD 10 at Singapore kiosks; always check the latest price at an official counter or the Manja site before you buy²⁰. If you purchase online, terms and fulfilment may differ from in-person counters¹².

How to Top Up

Online via your ManjaLink account (add/link the card, choose an amount, pay online). Online top-ups may take up to ~3 hours to sync to the bus unless you perform an on-bus transfer or use a kiosk for instant transfer⁴.
LUGO (ManjaPay) app top-up and wallet link to your card⁴.
Counters & self-service kiosks in JB and selected Singapore locations; counters have periodically accepted local e-wallets for purchase/top-ups²¹³¹⁵.

How to Use It on the Bus

Board and tap in your ManjaLink card on the validator near the entrance.
Alight and tap out so the system can calculate your distance-based fare correctly (especially on myBAS JB and many Causeway Link routes)⁵.
On cross-border trips, you will alight for immigration on both sides; after each clearance, board the next CW bus (same route family) and continue—your ManjaLink works across those segments⁶.
Important Tap Rule: On local city routes (including myBAS), you must tap in when boarding and tap out when alighting. On cross-border CW routes, you only need to tap in when you board the bus, including when re-boarding at immigration checkpoints. Tapping out on a cross-border route is not required and may cause errors.

Other Ways to Pay on the Same Buses

ManjaLink is part of a broader cashless ecosystem:

ManjaPay (mobile wallet) lets you pay by phone on supported routes; it has been rolled out together with bank card acceptance on myBAS JB and other services²¹⁰.
Visa contactless has been progressively enabled—Causeway Link announced full implementation on myBAS Johor Bahru from 1 March 2024 (tap in/out with your bank card)³¹⁰.
Cash remains an option on many routes, but cashless is faster and typically yields promo savings when using ManjaLink on cross-border rides⁶.

Important: EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay (Singapore fare media) are not accepted on Causeway Link buses; use ManjaLink/ManjaPay, Visa contactless (where available), or cash⁸.

Can I Buy ManjaLink in Singapore?

Yes—selected kiosks/counters in Singapore are occasionally listed by Manja as sales/top-up points (availability varies). The Manja site maintains a locator that includes a Singapore tab for currently active locations; there have also been Causeway Link/Manja posts highlighting self-service kiosks at Singapore malls. Always verify the latest locations and hours before you travel²¹⁵⁷.

Is ManjaLink Worth It for Visitors?

If you plan multiple rides in JB (and especially cross-border CW trips), ManjaLink is convenient and can be cheaper than cash thanks to operator promos and tiered fares. Occasional riders doing just one or two trips may find Visa contactless (on supported buses) or cash simpler. If you’re staying longer and will ride frequently, pairing a physical ManjaLink with the LUGO app for top-ups is a solid choice⁶³.

Quick Facts

What it is: Reloadable smart card for Causeway Link buses (JB city & selected cross-border CW routes).

Where to get: ManjaLink/Causeway Link counters & kiosks in Johor Bahru; selected kiosks in Singapore (check locator); official online store.

Top-ups: Online via Manja account, LUGO (ManjaPay), counters & self-service kiosks; online top-ups may require on-bus/kiosk transfer to sync instantly.

How to ride: Tap in on boarding, tap out on alighting for accurate distance-based fares.

Other payments on same buses: ManjaPay mobile wallet and Visa contactless on many myBAS JB/Causeway Link routes; cash still available.

Not accepted: EZ-Link/NETS FlashPay are not valid on Causeway Link buses.

Best for: Visitors who plan several JB rides or cross-border trips and want convenience/savings vs. cash.

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