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.

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Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

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