Many Malaysian workers who used to work in Singapore have returned to Johor – and are struggling to find new ways to support themselves and their ...
There are measures in place to control the risk of COVID-19 spread. Visitors must still take swab tests before departure and upon arrival and stick to a controlled itinerary for 14 days for example.
Malaysians have found jobs and niches in all levels of employment. Many have married Singaporeans and made Singapore home. About a million Malaysians live in Singapore, as PRs, work pass holders and more. READ: Commentary: The Philippines hopes lockdown buys time after half-hearted attempts at tackling COVID-19A daily commuter’s journey usually begins before dawn, with the morning trip into Singapore usually by bus or motorbike taking anywhere between one-and-a-half to three hours depending on where a commuter lives, the day of the week, traffic conditions and sheer luck.
On the day before they shut the border, commuters scrambled to grab belongings and either find accommodation in Singapore to hunker down for what we initially thought might be a two-week closure, or make arrangements to return to Malaysia.for Malaysians who decided to stay. Employers were provided S$50 a night for each worker to aid with accommodation costs.as Singapore buckled down for its circuit breaker.
Some who have seen the despair of those unable to return to Malaysia after the passing of a partner, child or parent readjusted their expectations and standards of living – opting to be close to family.The mental health impacts of separation, forced unemployment and the total change in lifestyle of those who used to commute for work need to be looked into.
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