Grand plans for Malaysians working in Singapore


All-time high: The Singapore dollar surged to a new high against the ringgit two days ago. - Thomas Yong/The Star

JOHOR BARU: Many Malaysians working across the Causeway are planning holidays and home renovations as the Singapore dollar surged to a new high against the ringgit.

Jason Wong, 27, said he felt that his decision to cross the border daily to work was the right one as he now has more cash in hand due to the strong currency exchange rate of S$1 to RM3.50.

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