Singapore dollar luring Johor folk to the republic


Khoo Gek San

The higher exchange rate and border reopening are driving Johor folk to work in Singapore. – Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers Facebook pic, July 12, 2022.

BUSINESSES in Johor are losing employees to Singapore, lured by the republic’s high exchange rate, employers in the food catering and manufacturing sectors said.

Chinese restaurants, in particular, are struggling to hire cooks and waiters, while in manufacturing, there is a shortage of workers at the supervisory level.


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