To work in Singapore or not? The dilemma behind Johor's brain drain

[@johndoerubytosa]

I used to work as an engineer in Malaysia with a salary of RM3,500. By Malaysia standard that would be enough for a decent living. But thing got bad & I was retrenched. I tried my luck in Singapore and was able to secure a job with a salary of S$4,500. To make the most of the currency exchange, I decided to rent in JB and travel daily to work. Waking up as early as 4am, reaching back home as late as 9pm are normal now. Is it worth it? Probably not, but a S$4,500 is RM15,xxx now. I could work for 5 years and buy a house without having to make any loan. I could purchase a brand new Myvi in cash with just 2 year savings.

[@1changi]

Smart move. Experience pain when young, grow richer in later years.

[@DannyDesauza]

So how much the levy and income tax you pay to that country monthly ...you should aware if a person not enough sleep its will comes to stewss and will creates changes for heart deases...

[@ae101rulez]

True that. I am in the same profession as you working in SG. By motorcycle you can reach msia side at 7am, come out of tuas and punch in work by 8am depends how u manage the time on the road. I leave work around 5.30pm on a non busy day and reach Gelang patah by 6.30pm...so I find it roughly normal as working in msia. Just I need to rent a room in Gelang patah area. Not sure if public transport but I wouldn't try public as it is too taxing. Motorcycle can atleast park in front my office, same as Malaysia.

[@michaelloong964]

Hard work with deprived sleep and convenience for 3-5 years to save enough to buy a house and a car is a good trade off . By then Malaysia economy might improve so that you can get a good job at home.

[@michaelloong964]

@ae101rulez you have a better strategy to save time and sleep. Can share with others.

[@asks19158]

If you have job in Singapore, endure for a while. When the Woodland to JB MRT is ready, things will change for better.

[@bobafett5757]

Do u know what is chronic fatigue syndrome after post covid ?

[@xcre8ionx]

Malaysian got peanuts 🥜 pay in Malaysia 😂

[@jameslim3850]

Liew Chin Tong is shameless as he is also one of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) people that brought Malaysia economy down the drain ever since they came into power in 2018 and again in 2022. He has no clue about managing economy, only know how to play reverse-racism and reverse-corruption on BN. Najib's administration was actually the best and most attractive economy for the region in history until PH crashed the economy as you see now with all the high unemployment, high cost of living and lack of businesses

[@RayMak]

At almost 3.5 now… it’s really a tough decision

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

I am singaporean , and I agree with miss Salima , if you're ok with your salary , it's best to spend good quality time with your family .

[@victorvictor4235]

I go with reverse psychology, if more people go to Singapore, I stay in Malaysia. I will feel more treasured .

[@markfish1113]

Clever malaysians will retain sg pr and malaysian citizenship so they can invest in property in Malaysia easily.

[@leealex24]

Employers/companies in Johor should pay better (Health is more important over long term) or they can go to other Malaysian cities also.

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Family only one Enjoy your family Work plenty Anytime can find

[@share_accidental]

@@markfish1113 my parents' company has a malaysian lady & that's what she did lol. she was offered singaporean citizenship way back, but she didn't want it.

[@kialim]

Welcome our brothers and sisters to work here. Who doesn't want a better life for themselves and their families? I think Malaysia and Singapore should work towards improving the commute both ways so that both Johor Bahru and Singapore can "huat" together.

[@BaniMuhamadIyad]

And that is when the RTS will come to improve all that, and i hope it’ll be done soon

[@askingalexandriaaa]

You don’t remove the bumi privilege nothings gonna change

[@jly5828]

Malaysia Malay majority will not let you remove the Malay-Islam privilege, Singapore is separate from Malaysia due to this privilege in 1965 and have benefited from this privilege to take in the Chinese & Indian from Malaysia to fill up the workforce and economy development of Singapore as SPR/ SC

[@anandnair5223]

We welcome our Malaysian Brothers n Sisters. Its all about understanding planning what’s best for you and your families.

[@drewh3224]

It all comes back to the two countries that have a vast difference gap in economy status. Singapore is a highly developed nation, and Malaysia is a developing country. There are disparities between them that affect the well-being of Malaysians and disadvantages.

[@eventhorizon1]

A strong Malaysia is good for everyone. Unfortunately, politicians are not allowing that progress. If only they can stay united for 10 years…. So much can happen.

[@cac1504]

Do not trade your life without proper sleep wasting time on commuting. What you earn in Singapore would end up as your future medical fees.

[@1changi]

RTS coming soon. Be a Grab driver in JB. They will be doing a roaring business.

[@coolocean11]

Don't sour la... You want to lazy and wish to have 2hrs productive work per day, by all means. You seem to say that you will guarantee to live healthy(don't fall sick no need to see doctor} and up to 80 years above? Those come sg to work hard when young, by the time they retire and enjoy life, not sure where are u working. Even your society will feel you irrelevant and be replace by younger workforce since probably what you doing is a routine job and unlikely you upgrade yourself 😅

[@cac1504]

​@@coolocean11those going to Singapore daily on motorbike breathe in odourless carbon monoxide at the congested causeway and immigration points. Long term damage to lung just like second hand smokers.

[@kengleetan63]

​@@coolocean11..the locals the majority of them now are...DYING LITERALLY OF THE HIGH COST..and those MGs and PGs are at a age where they are PRACTICALLY USELESS and unless they had earn or have lots of cash...they DIE ALONE INSIDE THEIR HDB PIGEON HOLE!...BROKE!😆😆😆😆

[@L3v3F4l4stin4]

​@@coolocean11you speaking english?. Me no understand. We Singaporean's are OK with Malaysians working in Singapore. But we have issues with them and their attitude when they work in Singapore after 3 or 6 months. It's like Singapore owns them a living and there are a lot of jobs that they are working in Singaporean's can do the job and are willing to take up those jobs. And when you Malaysian's fell sick or have medical issues while working in Singapore, the SOB story will appear.. Bla Bla Bla or whatever, especially during the 2 years border lockdown

[@wumao6797]

Speaking of Malaysian nurses working in SG can any nurse verify if this is true? A Malaysian nurse in a polyclinic once told me that after working 5 years as a nurse in SG she automatic becomes a Sr nurse if she returns back to MY and work as a nurse.🤔

[@Ccb88888]

With modern technology (facial or iris recognition is already being used at broder crossings all over the world)), border crossing between JB and Singapore can be speeded up significantly. I don't understand why the Malaysia- Singapore govts don't get together to build commuter rails lines that run all the way into the city. Immigration clearance should be done at the train station. This is how it is done in at the Sweden-Denmark border- 100,000 Swedes cross the border into Denmark everyday to work. Super smooth - no traffic congestion. Singapore and Malaysia are so backward in this regard.

[@abdullatifrashid_atip_9809]

But Malaysia - Singapore border more than 300 000 daily 😅

[@hailyrizzo5428]

I laugh when I read about Malaysia complaining about brain drain. In the first place, the brain drain won't have occurred if you had given the non-Malays equal opportunity. In fact, on social media the Malays telling the non-Malays to leave the country and go migrate somewhere else. I don't understand. You tell them leave and you complain there is a 'brain drain'? Why you worry? You already spend so much giving the Malays a good university education. And they are all staying put in the country, so there should not be any brain drain.

[@adrianwang2724]

i would says, phase out or skill (knowledge) discontinue is the fastest way for a country get brain-drain. part of it, thanks for August 9 1965 policy from Malaysia side.

[@theallseeingeye9388]

Relaxs la bro. The trolls who are asking the non bumis to balik kampung and the ones asking them to come back or dont leave are different people. Those who go work in Sg for an example are aware Malaysia has much more opportunities and most importantly you can choose what sort of lifestyle you want. U can choose to live in a city or if you prefer, move to a quiet kampung.

[@shamshulanuar7718]

it comes with packages. Juat as Singapore ia not ready to elect a Malay PM, do understamd Malaysia too is not ready to elect a Cghinese as PM Nothing to be embarassed about that. It is law of human nature. Lee Hsien Loong himself said Malaya canr be palced in senstive SAF posirion as thier loyalty would be in question during war( meaning war against Mslayaia)

[@hailyrizzo5428]

@@shamshulanuar7718 don't try to sell us a strawman argument here. nobody is talking about the PM or the air force. the brain drain is about the the general work force, government service and education. and you just pick on one person and a air force pilots to bash?

[@leealex24]

Just so you know, Johor didn't or don't know how to develop their own state well and rely too much on down south that's the problem. In fact, there were already Johoreans who prefer to leave Johor to work in SG as early as 90's period even when the currency exchange was about SGD$1 to RM2.2. So, in a way Johor and Johoreans created this problem themselves. This is a Johor problem mainly. KL, Penang are doing well.

[@StingRayINC]

Your university still have quota system and rules made by previous government that makes people hard to do business, so, hardworking type of people sure go singapore, why earn RM when you can earn SGD, correct? this country will go down to the drain whoever the government is.

[@1changi]

Malaysia is doing to catch-up game. But, Malaysians are pragmatic people too. So, unless Malaysia can match Singapore in terms of pay, benefits, learning opportunities and career progression, Malaysia will always experience an outflow of manpower to Singapore. Can the state or federal government create jobs like paying security guards RM7,000 per month? Or nurses earning at least RM10,000 per month? Or doctors earning RM17,000 per month upwards. Soon, the Gini Coefficient of Johor Bahru will be differentiated. Those who come to work in Singapore and those who do not (not withstanding those who run business which is a different category) will be highly contrasted in wealth accumulation and creation. Properties will be swiped up by those who worked in Singapore after a a few years. They will have sufficiently savings to buy properties. Those who continue to stay put at home will grouse about the rising cost of living and felt losing out.

[@cac1504]

Sadly Johor state under Umno government can never progress like Selangor or Penang.

[@markfish1113]

@@cac1504 Its false narrative, do u know malaysia is 2nd richest country in SEA? Johor is richest state in Malaysia because of trade with Singapore. They are chasing right behind your back. Slower dosen't mean lazy.

[@leealex24]

Employers/companies in Johor should pay better (Health is more important over long term) or they can go to other Malaysian cities also i.e. KL, Penang

[@jly5828]

@@markfish1113 Actually richest state in Malaysia is Greater Kuala Lumpur which is in Selangor half of Malaysia GDP is generated in there

[@1changi]

@markfish1113 Yes, totally agree. Johor is the second richest state among Malaysian states. But, compared to SG, well, I leave it to you to figure out... Then, why do so many Johoreans choose to work in SG? Waking up at 3 am trying to cross the Causeway to go to work in time.

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

That currency difference rate is both a blessing and a curse all at the same time. Don't know how to solve and balance it out to made people from both sides to live without making compromises on themselves.

[@TerenceTHNg]

In the early 1970s, our ringgit was at par with Sing dollars. Now, it is 4.70 against one Sing dollar. What a huge disparity? What happened???

[@leealex24]

Employers/companies in Johor should pay better (Health is more important over long term) or they can go to other Malaysian cities also i.e. KL, Penang

[@dodogo777]

M'sia should request those ministers and gov officers to experience the queue

[@mohannarendran8623]

The SG-JB RTS and the JB-Gemas EDTP will be game-changers when they are operational. And by the time these train services are fully operational and functional (3-4 years), AI would have advanced to levels we cannot even imagine now (generative AI and autonomous agents on your mobile phone, and robots controlled by AI). Liew Chin Tong and other officials may want to think about that, and instead simply execute the competent corruption-free planning, governance and maintenance of public infrastructure, safety and services in Greater JB or JB Metropolitan Region (or whatever it will be called then). The business models and people exchanges between Singapore and Johor will sort itself out :)

[@GeorgiaAndrea]

I am a Johorean and I got an offer of 7000-8000 because of my experience. But I really don’t want to sacrifice my sleep and commute like this every single day for the next 30 years. So I guess I will settle working in JB.

[@leealex24]

Good choice

[@share_accidental]

@@md.shaxdzy i'm guessing SGD

[@leealex24]

it is better to grow Johor and focus on other Malaysian cities so that wages/salary will be 2/3 of amount in SG in RM forget commute forever. In KL, salaries are quite ahead of that 2/3.

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Sleep deprivation aggravates health issues and medical conditions!! That is wise

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Money must not be your top priority Don't trade your life and health with lots of money offered to you!!

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Exchange rate is really good now!! Work in sg Bring big thick bacon back to Johor Malaysia!! Sg always benefit other countries and overlook own sg people

[@angxiang3186]

These Johoreans need to thankful to a robust and strong Singapore economies and S$ for them to work in Singapore. Unlike their local Malaysians in other states that needs 1 hours distance driving and also the neighbouring compatriots such as Pinoys or Myanmar ~ Johoreans get to go home everyday to see their families. Johoreans are the privileged lots who can earn S$ and spend RM.

[@andrewcoongoro]

And fuel are also cheaper in Johor. Thanks a bunch.

[@angxiang3186]

The fuel is so cheap because the Malaysian government subsidies the petrol to bring cost down. This why Singapore car can only pump 97 Ron in Malaysia

[@theallseeingeye9388]

​@@angxiang3186its always been a win win situation bro. A win for Msians who dont want to travel to far off lands to earn a decent wage. A win for Singaporeans because they dont have to house 700k extra foreigners inside Sg borders because Malaysians can go home after work. Half of these positions are exec and above. Imaging the rental price in Singapore if it needed to house another 300K workers

[@angxiang3186]

I m in total agreement with you ~ Johor can benefit more when the Federal stop messing around policies that affects this win win situation.

[@mrj475]

Singapore are doomed already ..

[@laloola]

Alots of comments below.. Lets the nature flow and take its course Nothing is perfect Things evolves.. Good luck to all Malaysian who undertake thier daily work task in anywhere around the world. Including me.. ❤

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Ya Crossing causeway Not enough sleep Then become so rude to customers and also Didn't observe personal hygiene!! No time to wash their work uniform!!

[@ezatulhuda8759]

Sleep is very important

[@meesanunab4811]

I love going into malaysia and malaysians are very friendly and warm. They are less stressed compared to Singaporeans here.

[@francislacross1806]

All these problems would not have surface, should the HSR project been completed so everyone can have time to spend with family in Malaysia and earn high salary in Singapore

[@amyiahroslan4223]

francislacross @ the HSR project, never become reality, whose faults is that, l been dreaming, waiting to ride on it, but sorry to say, my dream will never come true, because l am no more young.🧓 nowadays, its very rare to hear a person life reach longer year as mahathir age.

[@shamshulanuar7718]

​@@amyiahroslan4223In all honesty, amny Malaysians rwgrettwd viting Najob out in 2018

[@jaylee7871]

The skillset requirement is the same between msia and singapore , and diff is 3.5 timrs salary and travel time. The msia will fail to retent talent, as msia is racism, corruption but a good place for spending when u are rich if u are businessman, trader or salesperson.

[@junhonglim9662]

Every time at checkpoint where jam? Sg or My ? If Malaysia govt can help build the sg to my train faster, many can go home faster also.

[@tanpengjoo7205]

Those Malaysians who worked here the same salary as our local breed seniors Malaysian are laughing all the way to the bank n build big landed house whereas our Singaporean seniors here are working to make ends meet worst some are working to pay medical bills n support their " nice " looking small n cramped h d b unit that paid for life no more money left thats why they have to keep working till they drop dead worst their whole-life hard-earned c p f money are not return sooner thats why they have to work n work to support for their expenses .overall Malaysians who commute daily to this small island are blessed in disguise better than local Singaporean.just calculate the exchange rate who are better off .

[@jly5828]

Actually Singaporean can apply MM2H to live freely in Malaysia while enjoying benefit of Singaporean citizen

[@hailyrizzo5428]

stop whining, if you want you can also sell all your singapore asset and convert to MYR and retire in Malaysia. you so envy malaysian can buy landed property for what? many of the wealthier Malaysians prefer to live in condo with all the security and facilities.

[@MultiWorld2000]

Don't worry about brain drain, Malaysia can easily get replacement from Bangladesh Nepal or Pakistan !😂

[@ip3vk]

People from Bangladesh, Nepal etc will be hired in the blue collar sector not in professional or specialist sector. Malays in Malaysia do not want to work in the blue collar sector because they are spoon fed by the m'sian govt.

[@leealex24]

Just so you know, Johor didn't or don't know how to develop their own state well and rely too much on down south that's the problem. In fact, there were already Johoreans who prefer to leave Johor to work in SG as early as 90's period even when the currency exchange was about SGD$1 to RM2.2. So, in a way Johor and Johoreans created this problem themselves. This is a Johor problem mainly. KL, Penang are doing well.

[@mrj475]

Future is in Malaysia, lots of company moving to Malaysia.. i dont think Malaysian will work in Singapore anymore..

[@jer2911.L]

Maybe Malaysians will stop working in Singapore in the year 2100.

[@raid1010]

Huh? Keep on dreaming

[@KWs5329]

If Malaysia government can learn from Singapore, no one willing to wake up early go Singapore work.

[@daigogo5967]

End up,I believe they still prefer to work in Singapore,in fact,just a normal job here,salary also more than Rm10k!

[@Underdog9898]

I think SG is more suitable for Malaysians who are unmarried, young, and single with no kids to worry about in their home country. So they don't have to travel to and fro from JB every day. Take it as gaining some overseas work experience and not just for the income.

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

Once the mrt line is completed both Singapore and Johore better form into a special division zone and merge into a unified space instead. The population and the pull of that entire place will cause sinkapore to burst and south Johor to be crippled. And dont just sit around doing nothing while the crowds grow out of control. Build and expand that damn causeway bridge. It have remain unchanged since colonial days. It cant cope with today situation anymore. Run away from this region if you are not short of money in life because life is going to be very dense and hectic there for a very long time to come. You dont need to suffer in it if you are not in shortage of money. Thailand will also finally cut her country into half to build a canal of its own after seeing the economy activities and bustle going on in sg and jb and want to copy and take it away.

[@jer2911.L]

You are good forecaster. Do you offer professional services for individuals. I am interested.

[@guenthermichaels5303]

Interesting. Singapore has a free trade agreement with Malaysia. If I was a Singapore or foreign company, I would set up operations in JB. Lower costs and close to Singapore. Singapore only exists for international trade at a very high cost. JB could become like Shanghai vs Hong Kong. Needs some smart leaders.

[@bobafett5757]

*Pity all this commuters*

[@thatone8085]

Anytime 10 million indonesians are waiting to replace malaysian workers in singapore. At present their salary range from $180 to $450 per mth. When the indonesian workers are paid 3 to 5 mths more salary in s'pore, the malaysian government will have an immediate loss of a huge revenue flowing into their country. Indonesians are waiting.

[@jly5828]

Indonesian don't practice the same culture like Singapore and Malaysia, Singapore government favours Malaysia for this reason, this is why Singapore factory have so many Malaysians not Indonesian

[@GASIA-cw8iw]

There are over 500,000 PRs in Singapore. How many of them have been PRs for over 20 years? This is the dual-citizenship scheme by the government of Singapore. Bought your lands already? Built your bungalows already? Bought your shophouses already? Started your restaurants already? Started to enjoy rental incomes in your motherland already? Ha ha ha!

[@kengleetan63]

And many even rent out their HDB and stay in Boleh land, although this is illegal but hell...HDB where go manpower to crack down on ALL THESE HDB owning PR? Double gain both in S$...in rent and capital appreciation of their HDB...HUAT AH!😆😆😆🤣🤣😆😆😆

[@jly5828]

Singaporean Government purposely let SPR which is mainly Chinese Malaysian to enjoy another form of privilege, SPR & Malaysia citizen, in this way Singapore government buit up a pool of SPR Malaysian which is pro Singapore in Malaysia to take care of Singapore interest in Malaysia.

[@dahlan2000sg]

1. The advantage lies only in the currency of 3.5x. Wage as low as $2K in Singapore will be more than 3 times bigger if we stay in JB and must be willing to commute everyday through the hustle and bustle of the causeway. 2. But if they want to avoid the hassle of the causeway, they must rent a room in Singapore and the current price is almost $2K. That means they must earn approximately $4.5K and above .

[@BalaMurali-i1t]

Thats ok .. thanks for.all your time and your service......millions.of talented amd.millions of hardworking people all around the world to have a good relation we.gave them and open.door but one min see what they are asking .. CONSIDER TO WORK ...IF IN THAT CASE WHY NOT GOVERNMENT GAVE US SINGAPOREAN ALL THIS BENEFITS AND MANY WILL.COME ...WE CANT FOLLOW THEIR.POLICY BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT VALUE OR.DOLLAR .

[@DannyDesauza]

Why got so many bangla ,pakistan,rohingya,syrian workers in johor and now got additionals thailand and indonesia workers

[@ridhobaihaqi144]

Also indo. Near 1000 people moved their citizenship to singapore. 😊

[@nazshams9204]

There are around 250,000 Indonesian citizens in singapore

[@Underdog9898]

Singapore has decades been a safe haven for some as a transit point and to some the endpoint...no problem

[@bobafett5757]

*Dont be greedy when comes to earning cos in the end you will lose more*

[@FlamingWind]

Malaysia can work on getting more FDIs to raise wages and to create good jobs, but it can never keep up with Singapore in terms of wage growth and currency exchange differential. As a result, there will always be Malaysians wanting to working Singapore.

[@davidlee3806]

Attract Singaporeans to work in Malaysia then, using whatever incentive you can think of.

[@TheAbdull0083]

May I know what is the actual meaning of brain drain ?

[@michaelloong964]

To correct the brain drain problem in JB is to invite foreign investors to set factories with generous incentives and training subsidies to provide jobs to JB citizens. This is how SIN can attain today's economic advancement. JB can borrow the same policy as SIN.

[@jly5828]

Johor unofficial name is Singapore Economy Colony of Johor, this is because foreign investors invest in Johor due to disadvantage of Singapore such as expensive labour & expensive land, Johor can only get industry that Singapore don't want

[@michaelloong964]

@@jly5828 Please don't be so cruel to demean Johor . Johore and Singapore can attract FDI freely. It is up to the investors to pick where to invest. If Johor can offer better deals to foreign investors, they'll invest in Johor and not Singapore.

[@leealex24]

Just so you know, Johor didn't or don't know how to develop their own state well and rely too much on down south that's the problem. In fact, there were already Johoreans who prefer to leave Johor to work in SG as early as 90's period even when the currency exchange was about SGD$1 to RM2.2. So, in a way Johor and Johoreans created this problem themselves.

[@riverfish401]

Do the daily commute when you are young and energetic. Just endure for ten plus years, save enough to buy two or three properties in JB with housing loan, rent out and be landlord. When the rentals can cover the housing loans, no need to work in Singapore anymore. Can take it easier and work in JB.

[@sherwinclarencego1933]

You are wasting a good 4 hours a day at least just to travel. That is never worth it.

[@hicollers8209]

Imagine you malaysian and you work 12 hours 7pm until 7am but before going to work you need to leave your house around 4:45pm/5pm from JB to SG

[@tankman20064]

​@@hicollers8209rent a house

[@1changi]

Wait for the RTS to come. All will have a smoother and faster ride both ways. So, who caused the delay? Who cancel the HSR?

[@leealex24]

Employers/companies in Johor should pay better (Health is more important over long term) or they can go to other Malaysian cities also.

[@ae101rulez]

4 hours is exaggerated...I travel daily in out and max I got stucked in worst traffic is also 1 hour...

[@dev8653]

Johor Baru to woodland should have cable cars for Malaysian workers working in Singapore to return home daily to cut living cost in Singapore.

[@eventhorizon1]

The commute kills! It is becoming hotter and horrible day by day. Cost of living in Singapore is also too much. A meal can cost $10.

[@1changi]

Tabao food from JB and bring to SG to eat. Save a lot of $

[@vtn08]

@@1changi isn't JB's food around the same price as SG even after conversion?

[@leealex24]

Employers/companies in Johor should pay better (Health is more important over long term) or they can go to other Malaysian cities also i.e. KL, Penang

[@whereisjustice5112]

Stay in Singapore so expensive. It's can eat half of the salary. It is not worth working there.

[@stargazeronesixseven]

🙏 Observed with the higher room rentals & companies following certain bad human resource management like hiring contracted workers through middlemen employment agencies to cut cost in Singapore that only benefitted more to the employers , Malaysians must be prepared to endured lack of sleep , uncertain work assignments or schedules & traffic jams at immigration checkpoints to work in Singapore nowadays ... Many foreign factories in Singapore already relocated to lower cost of production site to Vietnam , Thailand , Indonesia , India & Malaysia ... So Singapore is becoming a Research & Design Hub for companies which demanded higher skill sets to qualify to work ... Hospitality , Security & Healthcare sectors maybe still hiring in limited quantity in Singapore post Covid-19 Global Pandemic! 🙏🌏🕊🇸🇬🇲🇾

[@douglasang3527]

So easy for Foreigners to work here ?! Singaporeans are being replaced ! VTO PAP , A Must !

[@NEAAFFAIRS]

Please talk some sense. Many are doing job that you don't want.

[@clicktoview3063]

Tio Bo? Doin jobs that we want including those Malaysians working in Singapore office? LOL😂😂

[@boyan619]

this is all because $1 can get rm3.50

[@kengleetan63]

Soon 4 to 1....HUAT AH!!!😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@zakariahorttonbaharum8319]

saya pernah bekerja di SINGAP berbagai gudang dan logistik...dari pengalaman say yg dah bertahun tahun kerja di sana.orang orang SINGAPURA very good n koporatif..cuma yang jahat adalah orang oran MALAYSIA /PR kita sendiri.most ly bangsa cina dn india yang ada good /high post.

[@arikevin]

Betul cakap 👍

[@knock-knockwhosthere9933]

😂😂😂 Ironinya

[@dianayong379]

👎

[@SamSung-pm3tn]

yg jahat bagaimana tu? kamu baik ke?

[@clicktoview3063]

biasela sini Cine pegang mah. Sejak LKY run independence. U 1st time ke skrg lu baru tahu?

[@berjayanadi6114]

Those who worked in singapore normally less education worker and those who have less working experience professional to get jump paid. Those who have families normally refuse to work in Singapore due to raising family in singapore not condusive. Pressure on cost of living made malaysian think twice.

[@Utube1024]

Many of my Malaysian colleague took up PR and later citizenship.

[@jly5828]

Very normal situation, Singapore Government purposely choose Malaysian immigrants due to culture similarity rather than choosing Japan & Korea &...... which is culturally different

[@tonykeat9096]

Very good point, work in singapore really hard life’s. Hopefully 🤞 Malaysia Government Do Better for Malaysian People going abroad leave love one behind ❤

[@tanjeffrey9396]

Brain drain ? No Government can stop and determine the so-called Brain drain. Good Government can attract the so called Good brain to work in their Country. If her Hometown can offer her the same Job with the same good income like she can get in Singapore. Then she is strongly encourage to work in her Hometown to find and do the same Job. This is ALL about better Income with better working Environment. Common Sense, Correct ? ? ? Her Life, she can decide for herself. 🎉

[@L3v3F4l4stin4]

It's like the same issue with the USA & Mexico. Not unique only to Singapore and Malaysia

[@OrgKgTV]

BY THE WAY... LEADERS OF BOTH COUNTRI...PLS REVISIT HSR PLOJECT LAAA...WHY NOT...

[@PatSanchez-kb2py]

Inflation, debts and costs of renting/owning a home are a walkover for those who venture into extra sources of income and not depend on their salaries. I have earned over 100,000$ from my investments over the past few months; particularly real estate and digital currencies

[@YamilethGarcia-rh6fi]

I'm new to digital currency and I don't understand how it really works. Can you guide me on the right approach to investing and making good profit from digital currency investment?

[@PatSanchez-kb2py]

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[@TonyPitman]

I wanted to trade crypto but got confused by the fluctuations in price..Please i heard his strategies are really good. How do i get hold of such opportunity?

[@LilaPalacios-cp2cn]

You're right, Nobody becomes a millionaire or a billionaire by working for others and depending on them, good investment bring millions of dollars, and consistency brings billions, the market is all about BTC at the moment now..

[@JessyJones-fm9vs]

@@PatSanchez-kb2py Omg 😳 This is the kind of information that we don't get from most KZbinrs I will get in touch with him right now

[@MsLilac88]

Singapore is open to Malaysians working in Singapore, we welcome foreigners to visit & work here.

[@jly5828]

From my observation Singapore is open to Malaysia since both share the same culture, attitude of Singaporean towards China & India is quite different

[@ShajahanElizer]

Bkn die tahan kak,die mmg nk pon..kak tgk cosway tu dade jawapan die da kak...

[@CHEA1111]

Bangun pukul 3, mak ooi.

[@Jaguar0xf]

Many have died trying to cross the causeway as lack of sleep

[@1changi]

Sleep on the bus, lah. How can no Malaysia bus company come up with a bed in the bus concept when commuters can continue to snooze until reach the immigration check-point?

[@kengleetan63]

Lack of sleep? The moment they queue up at the money changer every month...THEY SUDDENLY ARE ALL WIDE AWAKE! But for you locals..earn so much every months...all go to repay loans and bills and many still owe money after no money left!😆😆😆😆🤣🤣😆😆😆

[@leealex24]

Employers/companies in Johor should pay better (Health is more important over long term) or they can go to other Malaysian cities also.

[@dianayong379]

Yes u are right.working too long hours.

[@leealex24]

Just so you know, Johor didn't or don't know how to develop their own state well and rely too much on down south that's the problem. In fact, there were already Johoreans who prefer to leave Johor to work in SG as early as 90's period even when the currency exchange was about SGD$1 to RM2.2. So, in a way Johor and Johoreans created this problem themselves. This is a Johor problem mainly. KL, Penang are doing well.

[@KironManuelCards]

There is a countries economies involved.

[@cstan8165]

What’s the need to drain brain? Just match the salaries and everything else (tech-talent whatnot) will follow through naturally as a byproduct. This is a totally no brainer.

[@joyboyboy5149]

Clearly you dont understand economics.

[@leealex24]

Employers/companies in Johor should pay better (Health is more important over long term) or they can go to other Malaysian cities also i.e. KL, Penang

[@chitrachannelvlog4822]

If you want XTRA CASH why not, if Malaysians dont come, the Spore will be flooded with banglas, indian mari, China, Viets etc etc and Malaysians are more friendly, good work ethics and more closer to us ie Singaporean in language, food, culture.

[@Tony-nr8dp]

Honest , we don't need Johore's brains . We need TOP CLASS entrepreneurs, specialists!!

[@knock-knockwhosthere9933]

What about laymen's work...

[@bobafett5757]

Top class entrepreneurs dont need u so get lost elsewhere

[@jly5828]

Nurses, retail workers, bus driver, cleaner are from Johor, you think you can live without them ha ?

[@bobafett5757]

@@jly5828 Also Durian sellers

[@xcre8ionx]

​@@jly5828Malaysia are just bangla in Singapore

[@silverchairsg]

Work and rent a room in SG lor. Cost of living is higher but your savings will x3.

[@davy_c]

As a johorean, i will say go lar 😂. If u put KL and Penang beside Singapore, they will have brain drain issue as well 😂.

[@teonghaipoh9361]

No choice . for money 💰💰💰💰😊

[@XIISGIIXA]

Terpulang kerja apa kau buat...aku kerja kat airport...start shift pkul 5.30pagi..dalam pkul 3 aku dh siap2 bangun...pkul 2.30 petang aku dah kat rumah kat jb...aku tak hadap jem hari2..so aku happy dgn life aku skrng keje kat sg...pada yang kejar office hour sabtu halfday dan cuti sunday ...hadap la korang,pilihan masing2...tak mewah pun kerja singapore ni dengan kenaikan harga barang kat jb..tapi end of the year ada company bonus dgn bonus aws bulan 12...so berbaloi la semua tu

[@askarsepoi]

not really brain drain. its actually cycle. many of my colleagues already returned setup own firm or business. at least as skills worker in Malaysia company. maybe less in salary but lower cost of living in their hometown.

[@Jaguar0xf]

Majority who stayed in johor because singapore doesnt want to hire them. Eg. Due to English proficiency etc etc

[@ShajahanElizer]

Tis is a Ownself ask then ownself answer interview n topic...

[@miklee4834]

Who needs prcs when we can have them. More collaboration with our neighbours is the way to go.

[@jly5828]

It is undeniable that Singaporean & Malaysian of Chinese ethnicity share the same culture, but let not reject PRC immigrant since they contribute to SG also

[@jessicaregina1956]

To work for x 3 the pay or not? What a dilemma. I should ask a friend 😂

[@samchan3240]

Mostly they came here to work as cleaner, F&B bus driver and sale assistant

[@clicktoview3063]

Who say so? U? Mostly also work in office holding good post..

[@djibicisse]

@@samchan3240 most of those are from prc Malaysians have good post

[@ChuanTeh]

One stupid minister commented that Singapore could be better if under malaysia rule, no comment pls,

[@shukriramlee]

The problem is not the wages. Singapore and Johor salaries were just on par but the currency exchange made the difference. If only Singapore is far away from Malaysia, these brain drain issues would not happen. This kind of golden opportunity is only applicable for Johorean who can enjoy SGD and Malaysian subsidies (Malaysia is the top 5 countries in this world who spend a lot on subsidies). That's why the growing number of Malaysian workers in Sg are insane.

[@leealex24]

Just so you know, Johor didn't or don't know how to develop their own state well and rely too much on down south that's the problem. In fact, there were already Johoreans who prefer to leave Johor to work in SG as early as 90's period even when the currency exchange was about SGD$1 to RM2.2. So, in a way Johor and Johoreans created this problem themselves.

[@shukriramlee]

@@leealex24 Nope. I bet only 90% of Malaysians don't wanna work in Singapore if they can't commute daily. There is no way for Malaysians to work in Singapore if they have to live there.

[@starz2020]

No need la to have talent Corp …brain drain can only be solved If The country implements fair Policy for its citizen

[@radenbahagia164]

Few minutes ago a safety Malaysian approach me do not interfere - l am a SAFETY'S officer BRO YES BRO YOU ARE A GOOD SAFETY'S OFFICERS but there's a lot of safety officers for you are just a fire safety officer NOT A MEDICAL EXPERT safety officer so what .....

[@Jaguar0xf]

Dilemma now because of one person’s dilemma (mahathir’s Malay dilemma) which made all the mess Malaysians are paying for now

[@jepstark5103]

We dont care contribute to our country. We care who paid the most with perks, while staying lower cost in malaysia

[@nantakumaran9789]

Malaysia means **Malaysians Ask Leaders Are You Stealing Income Assets "** , Above true. Who stole billioin,trilions ,waste billions on religion ,wastage etc . The money lost could have given Malaysian workers reasonable wages living wage etc . Please ask **Kutty Mama Mahathir** ,Malaysia ,s Former World class Kampong leader **.😮😮

[@adinanamansaad2971]

No brain drain, only semi skill - not professional like doctors lawyers super managers or dentists.

[@justapassione5554]

Singapore should open up more job to malaysian because unlike malaysia, Singapore value merit more.

[@marvelcomiks8078]

Amazing. Whatever infrastructure that Singapore has, Malaysia actually also has. Location wise they are also just next to each other. BUT they are so very different and the income gap is monstrously huge. So, obviously it is not a problem of place or location or equipment. Its likely a problem of people and the country of Malaysia. Why is Malaysia so inferior? Maybe its better to bring PAS over into Johor Bahru to govern. That way we can see the differences much better and clearer.

[@hailyrizzo5428]

are you OK? you don't need to have PAS govern johor to see the difference. PAS have been governing the east coast states for years and years. They are the poorest states in Malaysia.

[@ericfoong2845]

Brain Drain?! Wait till you hired those who is late almost everyday! Takes MC every since month. ON urgent leave after get paid.

[@Whatis2468]

Johoreans 💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@nicholaswoof88]

Its not just Johor Bahru but the whole of Malaysia is in stagment. Its the 2023 but the government of Malaysia still thinks its 1990s.. Outdated policies, slow progress in constructions, unwilling to express to newer highs.. Rather have Sarawak and Sabah joint the Brunei then to see it remains stagment and in shabby states with Malaysia. Malaysia needs to up its game.

[@markfish1113]

Please dont attack Malaysia, they are 2nd richest in SEA behind Singapore, still vastly superior to majority of SEA. Being slow dosen't mean they will lose the race at end point. SG progressed very quickly at expense of its social fabric, i see danger as foreigners are the main driver for sg economy.

[@rajanthony358]

Mlysian currency need to equal like SGD.than mlysian people won't go to spore to work

[@centurycentury7052]

😊

[@jeffreyng1259]

The solution is RM must keep appreciating then rakyat will think otherwise

[@frimadonaginting244]

cut the crap , why the same company can pay more in Singapore but pay less here in Malaysia?revisit and revise ur policy daa

[@radenbahagia164]

I remembered before pandemic try to enjoy my holidays in Malaysia 🇲🇾 guess what Singapore passport normal no queqe even just about 10 minutes But went comes to Johore causeway imagine took you more than 3 hours redeculous and sickening due to standing all the way no toilet if you are alone just to get your passport stamped that not included fighting shouting by east foreigners they felt too.....l can imagine SO WHAT ELSE YOU WANT FROM ME WOW ON YOURS MELAMPAU SANGAT dengan SULTAN ?

[@kengleetan63]

3.5 to 1 and they pretend they need to ask this question? Soon it would be 4 to 1!! Sinkie locals you ...die ah! Jiu hu kia grab....ALL THE JOBS including FOOD DELIVERY GRAB JOBS ON JOHORE MOTO TOO!!😆😆😆😆

[@coolocean11]

Malaysia should not worry about Singapore, they have to improve to be competitive and stay relevant to the world. Don't need to be sour grapes, if you are happy with your current lifestyle wherever you are so be it. However if you wish to work hand in hand with Singapore to build your economy kindly solve the congestion at the customs, deploy automated check points for foreign passports(China and other parts of the whole are already doing). Don't have to blame who causes the jam, you are just digging your hole deeper. If unhappy abt people coming to your country then I dare you to ban export or shut down the custom, see who need who badly. Pls dont malu lah keep complaining waiting for people to spoon feed you all the time. 😊