Fewer S’poreans shop in JB due to strong ringgit

Tourism dip: Smaller crowds seen in Johor Baru town, an area that is often filled with Singaporean visitors during this time of the year. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: The year-end usually brings hordes of Singaporeans here, but this holiday season, the city feels unusually quiet, say Johor business owners.

They believe this is due to the stronger Malaysian ringgit, with the drop becoming especially noticeable since last month.