S’pore bosses willing to accommodate


Crossing borders: Commuters from Johor taking the Woodlands Causeway to Singapore a day before Malaysia imposes a lockdown on travel. ­— Reuters

JOHOR BARU: Many Singaporean employers have told their workers to be prepared for a two-week stay in the island republic following Malaysia’s decision to close the border today.

Those who do not return to Singapore will most probably be given two weeks’ unpaid leave.

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