‘Locals are being priced out’

Popular hangout: Johor Baru’s bustling Jalan Tan Hiok Nee which is frequented by Singaporeans who patronise the many modern cafes and traditional kopitiams. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: Traders here are continuing to enjoy brisk business, with loads of Singaporeans crossing over to take advantage of their strong currency.

Johor Indian Muslim Entrepreneurs Association secretary Hussein Ibrahim said more and more Singaporeans were driving into the state via the Causeway and Second Link, especially during the weekends, for shopping and dining.