Hampered by labour shortage


Heading for greener pastures: It is estimated that some 300,000 Malaysian workers commute daily to Singapore. – THOMAS YONG/The Star

Competition from Singapore, problems related to hiring locals and getting foreign workers for dangerous, difficult and dirty jobs are threatening the continuity of businesses in Johor.

BUSINESSES in Johor, especially in Iskandar Malaysia, are facing problems hiring locals as they prefer to work in Singapore.

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