Posted 4/15/2024, 10:00:00 PM
Malaysian Jobseekers Flock to Singapore as Economy Falters at Home
- More Malaysians seeking jobs in Singapore due to weak Malaysian ringgit and rising inflation back home
- Singapore seen as having better salaries, job opportunities and work environment
- Recruiters report 50% more calls from Malaysian jobseekers compared to a year ago
- Malaysians often look for jobs in sectors like retail, food services, manufacturing, and healthcare
- Economists say measures like foreign worker quotas protect locals, while foreign labor meets shortages
