Businesses in Johor Bahru, Malaysia are struggling with the lack of Singaporean visitors since the start of the pandemic.
They have called on the Malaysian government to begin talks with Singapore as soon as possible to reopen the border,
One such entreaty was made by an adviser to the SME Association of South Johor, Teh Kee Sin, who said that many SMEs in the area were now worried about cash flow, given that a loan moratorium by the government had ended.
The government in Putrajaya must begin holding talks with Singapore about allowing the movement of people into Johor, he added.
Businesses, including those in downtown Johor Baru, will see more visitors once the Rapid Transit System Link is up and running six years from now.
JOHOR BARU: The Rapid Transit System Link (RTS) connecting Johor Baru and Singapore will bring long-term benefit to the southern part of Johor.
Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Rehda) Johor branch deputy chairman Ku Hwa Seng said Malaysia and Singapore could look forward to better connectivity and accessibility with the project.
“Iskandar Malaysia economic growth corridor is going to benefit the most from the project due its close proximity with Singapore, ’’ he said when contacted here.