Singapore and Johor: Deep bonds inspire new wellsprings of growth

They’ve had their ups and downs, but a new era of cooperation is under way in an age-old relationship that will benefit many.

Singaporeans also form the largest group of tourist arrivals in Malaysia, with over 12.6 million arrivals between Jan 1 to Nov 15, 2023. PHOTO: ST FILE
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Even on a normal weekday, the Singapore-Malaysia border is one of the busiest land crossings in the world. Little wonder, when up to one million people commute between the two countries daily, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. 

Over every public or school holiday, long queues build up at both the Causeway and the Tuas Second Link.

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