Singaporean are taking advantage of the local dollar’s unprecedented strength when they cross the border into Malaysia, as the cost of living soars back home. — Bloomberg
SINGAPORE: Carman Lee is back in Ipoh, her hometown in northwestern Malaysia, after a 7½-hour bus ride from the city-state for the upcoming Lunar New Year.
The Westin Singapore employee has another reason to celebrate this festive season: an all-time high local dollar that makes everything that much cheaper against the ringgit.
