Better in JB than S’pore

On a tight budget: To save money, Thivakaran, who works in Singapore as a security guard, often cooks his own meals in his room, consisting of simple dishes such as fried rice or instant noodles. — THOMAS YONG/ The Star

JOHOR BARU: The room isn’t equipped with much – a ceiling fan, fluorescent light and a thin mattress – yet the asking rent is RM700.

This is what tenants like R. Thivakaran, who works in Singapore as a security guard, is paying for each month.