Better-paying jobs the concern in Pulai

Hundreds of thousands of Malaysians cross the border daily via the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in Johor Baru to work in Singapore. — Photos: THOMAS YONG/The Star

BREAD-and-butter issues are the main things on voters’ minds as Pulai heads to the polls on Sept 9 for the by-election.

Addressing issues such as the high cost of living, immigration clearance at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex and the economy are what constituents such as Sylvia See, 34, expect of the new MP.