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Some Malaysians are considering citizenship, retirement in S’pore. But a few things hold them back

Getting fewer ringgit for our dollar is a hot topic now. But there are so many other things to discuss.

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On Nov 12, the Malaysian ringgit strengthened to 3.17 against the Singapore dollar and the exchange rate became all anyone could talk about.

On Nov 12, the Malaysian ringgit strengthened to 3.17 against the Singapore dollar and the exchange rate became all anyone could talk about.

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Lim Ai Leen

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About a month ago, on Nov 12,

the Malaysian ringgit strengthened to 3.17

against the Singapore dollar, and the exchange rate became all anyone could talk about.

Will Malaysians find it less attractive to work in Singapore? Will Singaporeans find it less worthwhile to shop in Johor? Will the ringgit blow our minds by pushing past the psychological level of 3.0 in 2026?

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