Is the influx of big-spending Singaporeans a factor in Johor Baru’s rising living costs? Johoreans and analysts weigh in (VIDEO)

[ad_1] JOHOR BARU, Dec 2 — Malaysian hawker, Sim, was a step away from buying fresh prawns during a holiday in the Pontian district of Johor, only to be stopped…

Is the influx of big-spending Singaporeans a factor in Johor Baru’s rising living costs? Johoreans and analysts weigh in (VIDEO) | Malay Mail

[ad_1] JOHOR BARU, Dec 2 — Malaysian hawker, Sim, was a step away from buying fresh prawns during a holiday in the Pontian district of Johor, only to be stopped…

Weaker ringgit draws more Johoreans to work in Singapore, leaving manpower shortages in state’s key sectors

[ad_1] “The exchange rate these days is around 3.4, so that means if they earn around S$2,000 in Singapore, this is already close to RM7,000, and many restaurants in Johor…

Johoreans welcome Putrajaya’s proposal for economic zone with Singapore, but calls for joint involvement | Malay Mail

[ad_1] JOHOR BARU, June 12 — Johor’s relationship with Singapore holds undeniable relevance, and not just because the prosperous city-state is just a stone’s throw away from the state capital…