SINGAPORE: The land border at the Causeway checkpoint between Singapore and Johor Bahru is one of the most busiest in the world, witnessing Malaysians commuting to Singapore for employment opportuniti
es daily, while Singaporeans flood into Johor to capitalise on the robust Singapore Dollar, as they revel in retail therapy, and access affordable medical care, including dental treatments, at a fraction of the cost.
This seemingly growing trend of seeking dental care in neighbouring country has recently prompted Workers’ Party member of parliament He Ting Ru to ask Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung whether the Ministry has data on the number of Singaporeans who have sought dental treatment in Johor Bahru, and the average cost difference between comparable dental procedures in Singapore and Johor Bahru.
In an interview with The Independent Singapore, Madam Lim, a Singaporean, candidly shared her personal story and the financial details of her experience in accompanying her father to a dental clinic in Johor Bahru, where he received a new set of dentures, highlighting the cost-effective option that many Singaporeans are now exploring.
While the Minister of Health acknowledged that the cost of doing business in Singapore is higher than in Johor Bahru, he added, “…we will continue to ensure that dentists are well-trained and competent, and dental services in Singapore are safe, of high quality and, through various support schemes, remain affordable for Singaporeans.
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