Helping local businesses grow

Malaysians working in Singapore buy residential and commercial properties in Johor Baru, boosting the local economy. — Filepic

JOHOR BARU: The economic chain of Malaysians working in Singapore has been disrupted, causing local businesses to suffer losses following the closure of the border since March.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM) Azman Hashim International Business School Associate Professor Dr L. Nanthakumar said Malaysians who earned income in Singapore were major contributors to the local economy before the border closure due to Covid-19 pandemic.