‘Opening of S’pore borders key to restoring economy’

Generous contribution: Yow (centre) with other association members receiving a mock cheque from Chen (right) to help cover the cost of waste collection at the Taman Pelangi morning market in Johor Baru.

JOHOR BARU: Reopening of the two land borders with Singapore is key in reviving Johor’s economy that has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, say local traders’ associations.

South Johor Hawkers and Petty Traders Association chairman Datuk Yow Boon Choon said that the island republic contributed between 30% and 40% to the state’s economy in pre-Covid-19 days.